Tag Archives: GPs
More than 90% of GPs think 10-minute consultations are inadequate
Nine out of ten GPs think the ten-minute consultation standard is inadequate for patient care, the BMA’s biggest ever survey of the profession has found. The BMA’s survey of nearly 16,000 grassroots GPs also found that two-thirds of GPs think … Continue reading
Welsh GP numbers fell over past year
Welsh GP numbers fell over past year, by Sofia Lind [article in Pulse, 31 March 2015] GP numbers in Wales have declined by 1% in the past year, official Government statistics have revealed. The statistics showed that there was 2,006 … Continue reading
More than a third of GPs in Wales considering leaving job
More than a third of GPs in Wales are considering leaving the job in the next five years, a new polls reveals, by Mark Smith [article on Wales online, 15 April 2015] The BMA says GPs are overworked and ‘intensely … Continue reading
Good practice guide to education for children with ME
Tymes Trust’s new document to celebrate their 1st June anniversary is for GPs, schools and families. It includes key information from government statutory guidelines on education for sick children in England, and helpful quotes from NICE. GP Dr Nigel Hunt writes: … Continue reading
Importance of medical evidence for benefits claims
Action for ME has produced a factsheet to help GPs understand why their medical evidence is so important in supporting benefits claims and appeals. If your practice is reluctant to provide such information or makes a substantial charge for it, consider giving … Continue reading
ME & CFS most difficult for GPs to refer
The Aviva Health of the nation Index 2013 presents the results of a study canvassing the opinions of GPs and 1,000 patients across the UK: “As with last year’s survey, GPs told us that they were still struggling to refer patients … Continue reading