Practices should avoid using the phrases ‘online consultation’, ‘practice’ and ‘triage’ on their websites because they can be misunderstood by … Read More “Avoid the term ‘online consultation’”
Hundreds of NHS beds in England were taken up by patients with flu every day over the last week, according … Read More “Hundreds of beds taken up by flu patients”
Betsi Cadwaladr health board has been rocked by a series of damning reports and even had to be overseen directly by … Read More “NHS Wales – patients ask if it’s safe”
Unpaid carers make a huge difference to the lives of our patients. They frequently step into reduce the burden on … Read More “SNOMED CT – Coding unpaid carers”
Core Competency #55 – Deficiency register No involvement (Administrative Role) With GPs, identifies/monitors and reports service deficiencies. May undertake planning … Read More “My Competencies”
There is concern among practices over the safeguarding risk posed by staff names being included in patient records, as automatic … Read More “Practices fear safeguarding risk”
Using CQRS Local, commissioners will see several benefits which include a reduction in time spent developing and administering the local payment via … Read More “Benefits of CQRS Local”
NHS leaders in Scotland have discussed abandoning the founding principles of the service by having the wealthy pay for treatment. … Read More “NHS chiefs in Scotland discuss having wealthy pay”
The government has announced a new independent review into oversight of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to reduce disparities and improve … Read More “Independent review of Integrated Care Systems”
Core Competency #54 – Service budgets No involvement (Administrative Role) Will operate and monitor notional or devolved budgets under GP … Read More “My Competencies”