> Why then are there different negotiations, if the defined responsibilies are
> similar?
>
> And yes, I know that all this is compounded, by the fact that GP's 'run
> their own business', with all the complexities surrounding this.
This is a good point, but I think you have the right idea - consultants are
employed by trusts, GPs are in the unique position of being self-employed
contractors to a monopoly purchaser.
Robbie Coull
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