10 September 2023
Since October 2021, patients’ blood and organ donation preferences are no longer being processed through GP practices. If your practice is using an old patient registration form, it is important…
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31 August 2023
Requirements for Registered Managers Current requirements and guidance are can be found on the CQC's website. The application form covers the following areas: Introduction Criminal record checks References The application form…
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31 August 2023
The Caldicott principles and guardian roles explained The National Data Guardian (NDG) plays a crucial role in maintaining the confidentiality of health and social care services. Caldicott guardians oversee the…
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31 August 2023
In the past when we requested a community nurse to administer medication to a patient, the community nurse would request that we document this request on an Authority to Administer…
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30 August 2023
The LMC is regularly involved in representing and supporting doctors who have been identified as having “performance” issues. The LMC has identified a number of themes which recur, and this…
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23 August 2023
Automatic Access for Parents, family members or Carers. All mothers and most fathers have legal rights and responsibilities as a parent - known as ‘parental responsibility’. Someone with parental responsibility…
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15 August 2023
Medical practitioners: guidance on completing cremation forms The most frequently occurring errors in completing these forms are: Failure to complete all questions in full Deletion of questions Incorrect completion of…
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15 August 2023
Antibiotic prescribing guidance changes are key in our appropriate prescribing and stewardship of antibiotics in our communities. The updated Lincolnshire Antimicrobial Guidance is now available at: https://lincolnshire-pacef.nhs.uk/policies-guidance/antimicrobial-guidance This page also…
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9 August 2023
From 1 July 2023, the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the commissioner changed from NHS England to NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. All…
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9 August 2023
The website will help Practices and patients to access the right hospital team. Note: the teams do not belong to a particular hospital site. Phone lines are open from Monday…
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8 August 2023
Introduction In the world of General Practice, financial governance plays a pivotal role in ensuring an efficient and viable service to your patients. The recent case of Jacqueline Rodger, a…
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8 August 2023
The LMC have had several recent enquiries from practices who have been contacted by EMAS while attending a patient due to a 999 call. Practices have asked us what their…
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