Tips of the month October 2019
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.
Check whether the activity you are undertaking is covered by CNSGP with @NHSResolution's extensive table, collating recent queries. #tipsoftheweekhttps://t.co/zJf4Fy3ZxH
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) October 22, 2019
GPs have a new legal obligation to report certain types of deaths to coroners in writing. We have summarised these requirements and produced a template email. https://t.co/6kqAHVY0nL #tipsoftheweek
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) October 21, 2019
Last updated : 22 Oct 2019GPs are now required to complete the Debt and Mental Health Evidence Form (DMHEF) for patients without charging a fee. The new form is shorter than the previous version. #tipsoftheweekhttps://t.co/0hg85Bbtua
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) October 18, 2019
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