Practice Staff

Exclusive: Health secretary Alan Johnson's new year's message for GPs

Health secretary Alan Johnson says that the GP role will become even more critical this year, in his new year's message to GPs. Read more

Skin cancer sufferers 'more vulnerable to new cancer'

People who have been treated for skin cancer are 57 per cent more likely to develop a new primary cancer, UK research suggests. Read more

GPs develop vascular risk assessment in Wales

GPs will be involved in the development of vascular risk assessment models in Wales, the Welsh Assembly government has confirmed. Read more

Lesbians encouraged to have cervical screening

Lesbians should be encouraged to have regular cervical screening, according to a public health expert. Read more

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NMC has a great deal of work to be done

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has a great deal to do to protect patient safety and restore public confidence, according to the Royal College of Nursing. Read more

Patient surveys 'flawed and will mislead GPs'

The GP Patient Experience Survey launched today is flawed and will end up misleading patients and GPs, according to the BMA. Read more

BMA investigates £1,750 underpayments to MPIG practices

The BMA is investigating possible reasons for practice income reductions which could total up to £1,750. Read more

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Cancer patients to be exempt from scrip charges

Practices are to be sent pads to enable scrips allowing cancer patients to be exempt from scrip charges in England from April. Read more

Genetic link to coronary artery disease risk found

Genetic variations that increase the risk of developing early-onset coronary artery disease (CAD) have been identified by US researchers. Read more

Practices to operate new FoI publication scheme

Practices must adopt a new model publication scheme this year under the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act, according to the Information Commissioner. Read more