GPs

GPs to help NHS find more infected blood victims

GPs in England are to help the NHS find more undiagnosed patients affected by the contaminated blood scandal.It is thought…

1 year ago

Three GPs give their views on assisted dying

Catherine BurnsHealth correspondentVicki LoaderHealth producerBBCMore than 1,000 GPs in England have shared their views about the assisted dying bill with…

1 year ago

Plan for GPs to keep millions of patients out of hospital

A scheme to support GPs to provide care and advice to patients which avoids them joining long NHS hospital waiting…

1 year ago

Blood test firm blamed by GPs for ‘catalogue of disasters’

Ashley John-BaptisteBBC News InvestigationsGetty ImagesBlood test results have been leading to misdiagnoses and unnecessary hospital referrals, GPs have told the…

1 year ago

GPs in England strike deal to help end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments

Patients will be able to book more appointments online and request to see their usual doctor under a new contract…

1 year ago

Elen Wyn says GPs laughed at her endometriosis fear

Elen Wyn says she suffered with pain before her diagnosis which she was told were "just period pains"The Traitors contestant…

1 year ago

NICE asks GPs to identify potential gambling addicts

Asking about gambling in an environment where the patient is comfortable, or with a trusted individual, could help breakdown some…

2 years ago

GPs demand exemption from Budget tax hike for firms

GP surgeries deliver NHS care under government contracts, mostly as business partnerships operated by multiple GPs working together. This differs…

2 years ago

GPs, care homes and hospices voice concern over Budget tax rises

On Thursday Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledged there were a number of healthcare providers that will be affected by the…

2 years ago

Wes Streeting to tell GPs collective action ‘only punishes patients’

Following the ballot, the BMA recommended 10 protocols for surgeries to action, including limiting the number of patients seen by…

2 years ago