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Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care management of COVID-19.
Experts urge vitamin D supplementation and call for research into possible COVID-19 benefits
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Steroid shown to reduce COVID-19 mortality approved for immediate NHS use
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GPs condemn 'deafening silence' from chancellor on COVID support funding
GP leaders have condemned a 'deafening silence' on COVID-19 relief funding for general practice after chancellor Rishi Sunak set out the next steps in the government's response to coronavirus.
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Viewpoint: How has the government handled coronavirus? I feel a rant coming on
A national newspaper asked readers how well the government had handled coronavirus. Cambridgeshire LMC chief executive Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer replied with 30 tweets that took the government to task on austerity, Brexit, testing, PPE and financial support for practices - converted below into a blog for GPonline.
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General Practice Insights: The future of the patient consultation after COVID-19
Welcome to the first of our General Practice Insights reports on key issues for the future of general practice, this time focusing on digital access to services and remote consulting.
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Pandemic could shatter social prescribing as one in three link workers plan to quit
GPs have demanded more resources to support social prescribers after a poll found almost a third could quit over a lack of support that has deepened in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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GPs say at least half of patient consultations should be carried out remotely after COVID-19
A GPonline survey of more than 500 GPs has predicted that over half of patient appointments will be dealt with remotely once the pandemic subsides.
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GPs report rise in cancer referrals rejected unfairly during COVID-19 pandemic
One in four UK GPs say rising numbers of cancer referrals have been rejected inappropriately during the COVID-19 pandemic, amid concerns that thousands of cases of cancer may have been missed.
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NICE consults on indicators for new QOF vaccination domain
NICE has launched a consultation on proposed indicators for a new QOF vaccination domain, which forms part of the biggest overhaul of how practices are paid for immunisations in 30 years.
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Lessons from pandemic can shape sustainable post-COVID general practice, says RCGP
Reduced red tape and total triage should become permanent features of post-COVID general practice along with a shift in funding to support deprived and underdoctored areas, an RCGP report argues.
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Viewpoint: More trust and less red tape must define post-COVID GP world, says RCGP chair
A high-trust approach to regulating GPs has paid dividends during the COVID-19 pandemic, says RCGP chair Professor Martin Marshall. Writing exclusively for GPonline, he argues that keeping red tape to a minimum in the post-pandemic world is key to making general practice 'doable' again.
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How our practice is supporting staff wellbeing during the pandemic
Dr Vasu Siva explains the steps her practice has taken to support staff to look after their wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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GPs to contact all children on shielding lists this summer
GP practices will be asked to contact thousands of children on shielding lists over the summer to discuss ending protective measures adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has said.
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Fever in adults - red flag symptoms
Pyrexia in adults has a wide range of differential diagnoses. Dr Pipin Singh provides tips on how to identify potentially serious causes, including COVID-19, sepsis or malignancy, and when to refer.
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GMC to restart fitness to practise cases and PLAB tests within weeks
Fitness to practise cases paused during the coronavirus pandemic will restart this month, with professional and linguistic assessment board (PLAB) tests relaunching in August, the GMC has said.
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NHS England confirms plan to add practice managers to £20,000 golden hello scheme
NHS England hopes to extend the £20,000 golden hello scheme for first-time partners in general practice to include practice managers, its primary care medical director has said.
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COVID-19 risk assessments could devastate fragile GP workforce in parts of England
COVID-19 risk assessments could devastate the threadbare primary care workforce in some of England's most underdoctored areas, analysis by GPonline reveals.
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GP trainees still paying thousands for NHS levy Boris Johnson promised to scrap
GP trainees are among overseas NHS staff continuing to face demands for thousands of pounds under the government's immigration health surcharge - more than a month after prime minister Boris Johnson promised to scrap the levy.
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GP fear surge of avoidable illness as patients skip routine vaccinations in pandemic
Patients have been urged not to skip routine vaccination amid concerns the COVID-19 pandemic could trigger a wave of preventable disease.
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GPs plan drive-through flu clinics amid COVID-19 safety fears
GP practices are planning drive-through flu clinics to maximise uptake of jabs during the 2020/21 vaccination programme amid safety concerns in the coronavirus pandemic, GPonline has learned.
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£20,000 golden hello scheme could trigger hidden costs, accountants warn
A government scheme offering £20,000 golden hellos for new partners could trigger hidden costs for practices and add far less than expected to applicants' income, accountants have warned.
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GPs demand release of COVID funding as practices face 'severe financial disruption'
GP practices are facing ‘severe financial disruption’ and could go bankrupt without immediate reimbursement for costs they have incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, LMCs have warned.
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