From: "paul bromley" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 2:18 PM
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??
Obviously it will be an enhanced service since it is clearly not an
essential or additional or part of the QOF.
F
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