paul bromley wrote:
> I have been asked by my new PCT if I would like to be the GP clinical
> lead for Choose & Book. At the moment I do not know how much I want
> to be involved - if at all. However, I did ask if there was any
> funding for GP time, to which there was a long silence. I assume that
> there should be adequate national funding for GPs taking on this role
> with the monies coming down to PCT level. Or are we expected to do it
> as a 'freebie' as usual. I did get very involved with electronic
> referrals at a neghbouring PCT a couple of years ago, but this was
> well funded - for a couple of years until they pulled the plug. On
> that occasion there were positive benefits for GP practices, but it
> was an uphillstruggle to get others on board. I think choose and book
> will be far worse. As I say - not really sure how much I want to get
> involved or get my practiuce involved at this stage. Thoughts of
> others - especially regarding the funding issues??
>
> Best wishes
>
> Paul Bromley
GPC POSITION
Is crystal clear.
GPs can help with this if they want, up to them if they do it for free or
get properly paid.
Until it is fully funded AND demonstrably working at no inconvenience to us
we do not have to have anything to do with it.
Trefor
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