Tag: GP
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BMA Vote Sparks Criticism Over GP Online Booking Improvements
Overview The British Medical Association (BMA) has drawn sharp criticism after its members voted against proposed changes intended to streamline how patients book GP appointments online. The move, described by critics as a setback for patient access, prompted a swift response from government ministers who said the medical union’s stance risked delaying improvements to NHS…
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Measuring Digital Maturity in General Practice: Validation of a GP-Specific Questionnaire
Introduction: Why Measure Digital Maturity in General Practice? As healthcare systems face demographic shifts, specialist shortages, and uneven GP distribution, digital solutions offer a practical path to maintaining accessible, high-quality care. General practitioners (GPs) are often the first contact in care and serve as gatekeepers coordinating further treatment. This context underscores the need for reliable…
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Measuring Digital Maturity of GP Practices: A New Tool
Introduction: Why Measure Digital Maturity in GP Practices General practitioner (GP) practices face ongoing challenges, including demographic shifts, specialist shortages, and uneven rural-urban distribution. Digital solutions—such as electronic health records, telemedicine, health apps, and intelligent scheduling—hold promise for improving efficiency and patient access. Yet to harness these benefits, GP practices need reliable ways to assess…
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Measuring Digital Maturity in General Practice: Development and Validation of a GP-Focused Questionnaire
Introduction and Rationale General practitioner (GP) practices face ongoing challenges such as demographic shifts, specialist shortages, and uneven urban–rural distribution. Digital solutions—electronic records, telemedicine, health apps, and smart scheduling—promise to mitigate these pressures and improve outpatient care. Yet, unlike inpatient settings, GP practices lack a widely used, psychometrically validated maturity model tailored to their context.…
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Paula Hynes: The people in our overworked health system deserve praise
Introduction: A patient’s perspective Paula Hynes writes about the people who keep our overworked health system moving, highlighting not just the challenges but the care that shines through. After a noticeable weight loss, she visited her GP, who took samples and, mindful of her late mother’s medical history, referred her to a consultant, Dr Moran.…
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Paula Hynes: Praising Healthcare Workers in an Overworked System
Introduction: A Patient’s Journey Through an Overburdened System In a year when many people felt their health care stretched to the limit, Paula Hynes offers a personal account that shifts the focus from statistics to people. She notes weight loss she experienced quickly, prompting a visit to her GP. The GP took samples and, mindful…