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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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Predictive disease testing

Predictive Disease Testing in the NHS: How Would It Work?

By Tom Pearson

The Health Secretary has called for predictive genetic testing to help detect common cancers and causes of heart disease in patients. It is believed that predictive disease testing could improve…

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NHS AI systems

New Code of Conduct for NHS AI Systems: What You Need to Know

By Tom Pearson

Technology is at the forefront of improving healthcare in the UK, with many digital initiatives set to be launched over the coming years. In light of this, a new code…

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NHSX

NHSX: How Staff and Patients Will Benefit from New Technology

By Tom Pearson

As plans for making the NHS a more digitised organisation are put in place, the government has announced the creation of a new organisation, NHSX. This joint organisation aims to…

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resilience training for students

Should Resilience Training Be Compulsory for Healthcare Students?

By Tom Pearson

Personnel shortages and growing patient demand are just some of the reasons why NHS workers experience growing strain in their roles. With concerns over nursing shortages and more doctors needed in general…

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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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​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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funding for primary care

More Funding For Primary Care – What Can GPs Expect?

By Tom Pearson

The new funding boost being given to primary care services will help ease the pressure faced by GPs, as opposed to introducing new services, as has been feared by many…

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self care in patients

Will The NHS Long Term Plan Help GPs To Encourage Self-Care In Patients?

By Tom Pearson

As a community-based healthcare service, general practice is ideally placed for targeting healthcare on an individual level. Through putting the focus for health and wellness back on the patient, many…

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handling the winter crisis

How Are GPs Handling The Winter Crisis?

By Tom Pearson

Winter is a tough time for GP surgeries. This year measures are being put in place to help tackle the winter crisis. Last year’s winter period brought about an unprecedented…

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