We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for this newsletter.
#TipoftheWeek You must report any death on your practice premises to NHSE and CQC no later than the end of the first working day following the death.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) January 21, 2019
#TipoftheWeek You have a contractual obligation to offer the Friends and Family Test and report the results to NHSE monthly via CQRS even if you have no replies and publish the results in a manner approved by NHSE. Failure to do so could lead to a break of contract notice.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) January 14, 2019
#TipoftheWeek If you wish to de-register a patient for unreasonable behavior you must have given them a written warning within the previous 12 months.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) January 7, 2019
#TipoftheWeek A breach of contract notice will remain on your record. If you get a second breach notice NHSE may consider issuing a terminiation of contract notice (although this is very rare). You can appeal to the Appeals Tribunal and Litigation Authority.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) December 31, 2018