There may come a time at some stage in a doctor’s career where concerns are raised about their performance, either by the general public, patients or colleagues. Any GP who finds themselves the subject of a performance issue should contact the LMC office at...
GP practices frequently receive requests from people wishing to view or acquire copies of their health records or those of others. These requests may come from a patient directly or from third parties such as solicitors or family members of deceased patients. The information...
Appraisal It is obligatory for all NHS GPs to undergo the annual appraisal process in order to stay on the performers list. The aim of the appraisal is to allow GPs to reflect on their practice, identify their strengths and weaknesses and any related...
PCNs are groups of General Practices working closely together, with other primary and community care staff and health and care organisations, providing integrated services to their local populations. From April 2019, the BMA’s GP committee and NHS England have agreed a DES (Directed Enhanced...
The Five Year Forward View This is a catch all title and relates to the reconfiguration of the landscape of health and social care that has been taking place since the publication of the Five Year Forward View in October 2014. This document covers...
