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
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