Wednesday 10 June 2015

We need more GPs – and new ways of working as they can’t do it all | Zara Aziz

We need more GPs – and new ways of working as they can’t do it all | Zara Aziz It’s vital to make general practice an appealing proposition, not just for new recruits but for those (often women) who are leaving the increasingly pressured job in droves

It makes sense at a time when we are struggling to increase GP numbers to look at more innovative models of care, especially for patients with complex health needs.

For example, we decided to employ our own senior nurse practitioners who have the flexibility and experience to work both in surgery and community settings. They can see and treat patients for many common illnesses, as well as offering advice on social care and nursing issues – which a GP may not always be able to do. Continue reading... The Guardian

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