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MEDECONOMICS
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GP recently produced a special Medeconomics Insight supplement on nurse indemnity. It is also available to view here
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CCG management - The options for commissioning support
01 February 2012In part 3 of our series on CCG management, Ross Clark looks at the issue of commissioning support
CCG Management - Understanding CCG governance
01 February 2012In the second in our management series, Ross Clark explains CCGs' governance requirements.
GP Moneysaver - Save money on energy procurement
01 February 2012With practice profits under pressure, aim for cost reductions and good customer service. By Udhi Silva
In a nutshell - Medical records retention and disposal
01 February 2012The MDU's Dr Jacqueline Phillips advises practices about dealing with 'inactive' patient notes.
Retire and return - 24-hour retirement explained
01 February 2012There are perils to avoid for GPs returning to work after taking their NHS pension. By Dr Tony Grewal
Book Review - The business of general practice
25 January 2012Dr Jeremy Phipps appraises a book on staying in control of practice finances.
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Appointment Systems - GPs' call-backs solve DNA problems
25 January 2012A Leicester practice achieved zero missed patient appointments one week last year.
Problem Drinkers - Treating alcohol-related morbidity
11 January 2012GPs can access advice about managing patients with alcohol misuse problems. By Fiona Barr
Practice Management - Good delegation brings rewards
08 December 2011GPs and their practice managers cannot afford not to delegate simpler tasks to others, says Fiona Dalziel
Clinical skills - Ensure you stay competent as a GP
01 December 2011Using CPD knowledge to deliver excellent patient care is what really counts.
ASK THE EXPERTS - Our management experts answer your questions
Our experts can answer your questions on a range of subjects including NHS rules, pensions and personal finance and legal issues. See the latest issues below. Click here to ask a financial question.
Pension payments refund Q: I am a GP partner who has paid into the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) since starting work in 2003. With all the proposed changes to the NHSPS I am considering my options. If I decide to leave it, can I get my contributions to date refunded or moved ...
Seniority pay Q: A former partner who retired on 31 March 2011 is claiming they are entitled to receive seniority pay for the quarter to 30 June 2011 as it is paid three months in arrears. Is it correct that seniority pay relates to the quarter in which it is rece...
VAT on premises Q: We have a rent and repairing lease for which the PCT reimburses us at 107.5%. The 7.5% is the rent and repairing element. The PCT told us it calculates the 7.5% on the rent before, rather than after VAT. Is this correct according to the NHS (Gener...
Locum agencies and VAT Q: The practice has to pay VAT on the entire amount charged by locum agencies for supplying locum doctors. If the agencies provide a breakdown of the locum GP invoice separate to their own administration charge, could they then not charge VAT on the...
Executor's role in handling an estate Q: I am an executor of a deceased friend's estate. Can you advise if I need to get legal representation? My friend's husband is co-executor and is using a solicitor who seems to be deliberately denying me information about the estate.
Practising under supervision Q: One of my GP partners is practising under the supervision of another partner under 'contingent removal' from our primary care organisation's performers list. Should this partner still receive a parity profit share?
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In this series, our expert will show you how to develop a cost-effective strategy covering everything the practice buys - from clinical and non-clinical consumables (latex gloves and stationery) to assets such as diagnostic equipment, furniture and services like cleaning, insurance and energy.
GP Moneysaver - Save money on energy procurement
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