On Wed, 9 Oct 1996 [log in to unmask] wrote:
> I would be very grateful for any comments that you could give me with regard
> to a consultancy project that I am very keen to set up. I have previously
> worked in a number of GP surgeries on a temporary basis and have always been
> struck by the number of inefficient practices that I have seen going on. I
> believe that this has occurred because practices have built up over time
> without anyone stopping to relook at the whole thing. I therefore would like
> to take on some part-time consultancy work with GP practices to look
> specifically at this problem (which I believe I am well qualified to do
> having a number of years experience in admin and management in all aspects of
> the NHS). I would want to be charging about five hundred pounds (forgive me,
> can't find the pound sign on this computer!) for this service which would
> include a pre-visit to draw up a detailed proposal, observation over 2 or 3
> days as necessary, the preparation of a report and a formal presentation as
> required. Typical areas to be reviewed would be; the appointments system,
> record keeping, letter management, use of IT, management of the reception
> desk, telephone management, structure/culture/morale and other items.
>
> My questions are: Do you think this service would be of any value ie am I
> likely to get any customers? Is the price I am proposing fair? Do you think
> the areas I have outlined are the right ones?
>
> Assuming that I don't get laughed out of town, is there anyone out there who
> would be willing to be my guinea pig for a vastly reduced fee? Preferably
> within the Yorkshire area (I am based near Beverley, East Yorkshire).
>
> Many thanks in anticipation of your comments. Please e-mail me direct or
> post to mailing list if you wish to criticise me publicly!
>
> Wendy Baxter
>
There are already a number of people working in this area. The practices
who have used them are usually funded by the health authority. There are
consultants operating from the Royal College of GPs so the competition
is heavy. I don' think many peole will take you up for 500 a day!
Kate Andrews
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