'Hidden army' of pharmacists could solve lack of GPs crisis Patients visiting their GP surgery with long-term health problems such as asthma and high blood pressure could be given an appointment with an in-house pharmacist instead of a doctor, according to radical proposals to bring down waiting times. Under the new proposals, pharmacists would take on a greater role in running surgeries, and even treating patients. The Independent
See also:
See also:
- Pharmacists set to work in GP surgeries in radical move to ease pressures on general practice and improve patient care Royal College of General Practitioners
- English Board campaign promotes joined up working between pharmacists and GPs Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Pharmacists and general practice: A practical and timely partof solving the primary care workload and workforce crisis (report) Royal Pharmaceutical Society and NHS Alliance
- 'Army of pharmacists' to help GPs BBC News
- VIDEO: Pharmacists 'should support GPs' BBC News
- GPs should employ army of pharmacists to ease pressure, says RCGP GP Online
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