In message <001601bd64df$5fbf5060$cfc1edc1@dr-wilson>, Peter Wilson
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>The PCG movement has been much debated now. Its strengths and weaknesses
>have been pointed out and it seems there are some who view the scenario as
>an opportunity whilst others regard it as a threat. Those who abhor the
>compulsion, the extra work, the rationing role or the financial risks may
>resign themselves to the situation because of a large Labour majority.
>Others say that there is no mood in the profession for opposing the PCGs so
>let's make the best of it. I wonder what it *would* take to stir the
>medical profession into action.
>
Actually, I think in principal PCGs are a good idea. I'm keen to co-
operate with neighbouring practices, to collaborate on commissioning
secondary care, and to take control of "clinical governance" with my
colleagues before it takes control of us.
However I'm not prepared to go to meetings or spend any substantial time
on it unless it's adequately remunerated. I've recently been to several
meetings during the working day and when I asked how I could claim for
my fee was met with blank incomprehension.
In my view we should say "yes we want to work together" but "no we won't
do anything unless we're paid for it".
Toby
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0191-2811060 (home), 0191-2437000 (surgery)
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