John, I feel sure that Julian will quote you the chapter and verse of
GMS regulations which are reflected in the PMS regulations and APMS
directions. Just in case he doesn't . here is regulation 24 pasted
below (Schedule 5 is a list of things for which you may charge)
In the first place garadasil is available on the NHS. Secondly, even if
it were not, the situation would be covered by 24(2)(a) - where it says
"or otherwise".
Fay
Fees and charges
24. (1) The contract must contain terms relating to fees and
charges which have the same effect as those set out in paragraphs (2) to
(4).
(2) The contractor shall not, either itself or through any
other person, demand or accept from any patient of its a fee or other
remuneration, for its own or another's benefit, for -
(a) the provision of any treatment whether under the
contract or otherwise; or
(b) any prescription or repeatable prescription for any
drug, medicine or appliance,
except in the circumstances set out in Schedule 5.
John Clegg wrote:
> Nothing to do with top posting - as you well know. Surely it is clear
> enough - THAT - refers to the statement by your LMC secretary. I
> replied to you because you posted the information. And I still think
> that "If the patient is NHS registered you cannot charge them for
> administering Gardasil" (for the avoidance of doubt about what I refer
> to) is an erroneously wide interpretation unless you can kindly assist
> me by quoting chapter and verse.
>
> On 11/12/2007, *Julian Bradley* <[log in to unmask]
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>
> At 11:26 11/12/2007, you wrote:
> Dear John
>
> Maybe as a consequence of top posting, and maybe not, you imply that
> I'm taking a view opposite to your own, and appear to quote me as the
> author of the tiny URL reference.
>
> I share for view, stated the same view, and did not originate the
> tiny URL.
>
> If the patient is NHS registered you cannot charge them for
> administering Gardasil. If it is indicated you MUST provide it on
> the NHS. If it is not indicated, informing the patient of someone
> who might offer the service as a "lifestyle choice" is entirely
> reasonable.
>
> Julian
> (Top posting to communicate with a top poster)
>
> >That is a broad interpretation which most people don't subscribe
> to. The
> >general view is that yo can't charge patients that you have an
> obligation to
> >provide NHS treatment to - ie your patients.
> >
> >On 10/12/2007, Julian Bradley <[log in to unmask]
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
> >
> > > This is the advice that has come from our LMC Secretary.
> > >
> > > If NHS registered - no charge.
> > >
> > > Julian
>
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