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PCTs amend Darzi contracts
Pulse news | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:31

PCTs have begun remodelling Darzi centre contracts to toughen up performance targets or adapt to their use as walk-in facilities.

No mortality benefit in reducing HbA1c below 9%
Pulse news | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:26

There is little to gain in terms of reduced mortality from continually lowering HbA1c targets in patients with type 2 diabetes, a Dutch study has concluded.

GP call to oppose A&E closures
Pulse news | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 08:12

GPs have been urged to oppose controversial plans to close A&E departments in East London, which according to one GP leader risk leaving patients to die ‘in the back of ambulances’.

GPs set for pay cut after Government overrules DDRB on expenses
Pulse news | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 07:48

Breaking news: GPs in England are to receive an effective pay cut for 2010/11, after the Government chose to ignore the pay review body's recommendation and apply a 'prospective efficiency saving...

Plans for national database of GP negligence claims revealed
Pulse news | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 07:20

Plans to allow the Government to collect and share details of negligence claims against GPs on a national database are to be debated after the launch of a consultation on the issue.

Trusts break the bank for polysystems managers
Pulse news | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 06:57

NHS trusts are spending up to £14,000 a month each on managers to advise on their controversial rollout of polysystems, Pulse has learnt.

Male salaried GPs paid more
Pulse news | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 06:13

Male salaried GPs are being paid almost half as much again as their female counterparts, even after age- and sex-related variables are taken into account.

Lid lifted on GP-manager rifts
Pulse news | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 05:38

A series of reports commissioned by former health minister Lord Darzi have lifted the lid on the damaging rifts between doctors and managers caused by Government policy, including claims that the...

BMA demands suspension of Summary Care Record rollout
Pulse news | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 04:00

The BMA has called on the Government to halt the controversial Summary Care Record programme, as outrage over the rollout's acceleration and a huge workload for practices spills over into open...

Virgin plans to lead GP care across country
Pulse news | Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 03:50

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin empire has plans to co-ordinate GP services across the country as private firms use the financial crisis to gain a firm grip on the NHS.