Interesting discussion.
As the NHS comes apart at the seams (could happen at any second, but I'm not
holding my breath too hard), this could become a more common issue.
It's interesting to consider....
(1)
-you, or one of your partners, saw the patient out of normal surgery times
privately
-assume you refused to sign the 'dinnae do a dentists' clause in nGMS
-how would you handle any prescriptions arising from that consultation?
(2)
What is the source of the irriation over the private GP suggesting NHS
treatment from the patient's own GP?
(I find it irritating too, so this is self-exploratory...)
Is it?
-because they are getting paid more to see the patient, and then we are
having to do more work as a result? (Equity of remuneration issue)
-because we feel if the patient can afford to see a private doctor, they can
afford to pay for the Ixs too? (Distribution of resources, moral issue)
-because the patient decided to see another doctor and not us? (Hurt pride)
-because private GPs are money oriented, lazy gits who have had the bad
taste to leave the NHS? (cultist views of heretics)
Other?
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