Fay Wilson wrote:
> Julian Bradley wrote:
>> It would seem highly beneficial to change the regulations so that a
>> certificate could be issued following a telephone consultation by a
>> practitioner (GP or appropriately qualified deputy, including nurse
>> practitioner where the GP considers it appropriate) that:
>>
>> a) has access to the patient's records;
>> b) knows, the patient, specifically by voice, so as to be able to
>> reasonably confirm identity.
> And would presumably have to confirm these things on the Med 3(T)
>> Such a policy would usefully modernize the system, it would avoid
>> unnecessary travel and be environmentally friendly, and might well
>> appeal to relevant individuals in the civil service and government
>> because of their own experiences.
>> If that is true it might just be such an obviously sensible step as
>> to get government support.
> Well how about getting someone to propose this to the GPC, BMA or the
> LMC conference so they can get it moving. IIRC your local GPC member
> must be Eric Rose, Julian, and your LMC sec is Paul Roblin. For all I
> know you run your local bit of the BMA.
> BW
> Fay
I offered to speak to it. (Briefly, of course.)
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