Tips of the Month February 2018
We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for this newsletter.
#TipoftheWeek Clinical governance is a contractual requirement although there is no definition in the contract. You must have a nominated individual in the practice who has responsibility for being the lead for clinical governance.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) February 12, 2018
2/2 For example, the British Thoracic Society asthma guidance, Intercollegiate Guidance on Safeguarding Children and Young People and if you do not follow them you will need to explain why you didn’t.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) February 5, 2018
#TipoftheWeek It is a contractual requirement to have two clinical references before employing a doctor. See guidance from Londonwide LMCs: https://t.co/7WDhAFoibX
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) February 3, 2018
Last updated : 16 Feb 2018#TipoftheWeek If you are a GMS practice you must offer employment to a salaried GP on a model contract at least as favourable as the BMA model contract. This has now been extended to PMS practices.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) January 27, 2018
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