Wednesday, 15 January 2020

GPs are in revolt over a drive to spot cancer sooner by making regular visits to care home patients

GPs are in revolt over a drive to spot cancer sooner by making regular visits to care home patients GPs are in revolt over targets that require them to visit care homes once a fortnight and spot cancer much earlier.

The measures are part of a five-year contract agreed with NHS officials to encourage surgeries to work together to improve care.

But family doctors say the terms are excessive given intense staffing pressures and the demands of a growing and ageing population. The Daily Mail

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