Money, targets, and patient access – MCG Healthcare June Newsletter
Regulations, impositions, and expectations — life in general practice
How is the new GP contract affecting you?
New GPs step out of training and into a diminished, overworked, and underappreciated workforce. Many of them are also entering self-employment for the first time, which mixes new stresses with the existing pressure of primary care. Now, the new contract is placing extra demands on general practice.
This month we’re asking if access targets make any difference, if they put unnecessary strain on practices, and reminding new GPs of the common mistakes to avoid in the early years of general practice.
Why access targets don’t improve patient access
NHS England imposed a new contract on GPs in May. Among the rules and regulations is a new access requirement, which is seemingly designed to get patients seen sooner. Here’s why targets don’t improve patient access, and the real reason why some patients might not be getting the access they expect.
What do access targets mean for care quality, and wellbeing for GPs, nurses, and staff?
The new access requirements in the 2023 GP contract have caused some anxiety. Practices are already flat-out trying to meet the demand for GP appointments, and in many cases they’re seriously understaffed.
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What does the contract really say, how can practices make sure they’re meeting the new targets without burning out their staff, and could an obsession with patient access undermine the patient experience and healthcare practitioners’ wellbeing?
Money Matters: what to remember when starting out as a GP
If you’re starting out as a partner GP or a locum, there are tax, financial, and commercial liabilities that will trip you up if you’re not prepared for them. Here are three common financial pitfalls for GPs, and what you need to remember when you’re a self-employed general practitioner.
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