Talking to a GP, I asked him how the practice would cope if one of their 5 GP partners was off work ill for a while.
As you’d expect, he said that, for a few weeks, they’d rally round to cover their colleague’s sessions. In such a large practice, that’s certainly feasible for a period and we talked about how long they’d be able to rally round and what toll this would have on doctors who were already fully committed.
A holiday over Christmas took an unexpected turn for one of our insured GPs after a swimming accident abroad resulted in a neck injury and ongoing nerve pain. The injury wasn’t permanent, but symptoms such as numbness and pins and needles meant a slow recovery that…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming UK primary care. According to NHS England, more than 80 NHS trusts are already piloting or deploying AI tools to analyse imaging, flag abnormal test results, and assist in triage or diagnosis. The government’s £21…
Meet Practice Cover at The Best Practice Show 2025! The wait is nearly over, The Best Practice Show is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that Practice Cover will be at Stand K25 at the Birmingham NEC on 8-9 October, ready to connect with healthcare professionals…