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ghost patients

The Rise of Ghost Patients: Why Is It Happening?

By Tom Pearson

The average GP in the UK receives £150 a year for each person on their patient list, with approximately 1,700 recorded patients per practice. Last year, however, new reports surfaced showing higher…

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HIV testing

HIV Testing in GP Practices: Is More Support Needed?

By Tom Pearson

Sexual health services are some of the most important services provided by GPs in the UK, and that includes HIV testing. While HIV has benefitted from more effective treatments and…

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lung cancer in non-smokers

Rise of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers: What Does It Mean?

By Tom Pearson

45,000 cases of lung cancer are diagnosed every year in the UK, making it one of the most common forms of cancer. Recently, the number of cases of lung cancer in…

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loneliness in patients

How GPs Can Help Tackle Loneliness in Patients

By Tom Pearson

Although it is commonly associated with older people, loneliness is a widespread problem affecting people of all ages from varying communities. So how can the NHS help ease loneliness in patients? Perhaps…

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Refugee recruitment scheme

What Is the Refugee Recruitment Scheme and How Will It Affect GPs?

By Tom Pearson

It might only be March, but several plans have already been announced to help ease pressures on the NHS. Amidst talk of triage centres, additional funding and other help being promised…

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Drop in GP numbers

Is the Drop in GP Numbers Linked to Shorter Life Expectancy?

By Tom Pearson

Research has found that residents in areas with more GPs have a longer life expectancy. The impact of having a higher number of primary care doctors was greater than a…

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​Minimising GP stress

​What’s The Secret To Minimising GP Stress?

By Tom Pearson

​Doctors are immune to health problems, aren’t they? At least that’s how it can look from the outside. It can be easy for the public to forget that doctors are…

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​General Practice

How Negative Media Impacts Morale in General Practice​

By Tom Pearson

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has spoken out about the effect of the media on staff morale. They talk specifically about the effect negative headlines can have on…

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​GP Connect

​GP Connect: Everything You Need to Know

By Tom Pearson

​This week has seen a significant step for the future of healthcare with the launch of GP Connect in Leeds. The eagerly-awaited platform, an initiative of NHS Digital, provides digital…

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Digital GP appointments

Digital GP Appointments – How Are They Going To Work?

By Tom Pearson

GP and hospital appointments will be going digital as part of the plans outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan. According to the plan, there will also be a huge reduction…

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