Prudent use of resources

Oct 21, 2015

With GP practice funding falling, locum cover makes more sense than ever…

So – you’re a GP and you’re overpaid. Right?

That’s what the general public believes: that GPs are better off than ever. However we know that NHS funding for GP practices is falling, so what’s the best way to use diminishing practice resources?

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