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GPs set for pay cut after Government overrules DDRB on expenses

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' on GP expenses.

BMA demands suspension of Summary Care Record rollout

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 rebellion.

Virgin plans to lead GP care across country

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.

PCTs amend Darzi contracts

10 Mar 10
GP call to oppose A&E closures

10 Mar 10
Trusts break the bank for polysystems managers

10 Mar 10

No mortality benefit in reducing HbA1c below 9%

10 Mar 10
Plans for national database of GP negligence claims revealed

10 Mar 10
Male salaried GPs paid more

10 Mar 10

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Scottish LMCs conference

Live coverage: Scottish LMCs conference

10 Mar 10

Follow the very latest from the Scottish LMCs conference in Glasgow, with minute-by-minute updates from the conference floor.

Exclusive Interview

Interview: Health secretary Andy Burnham

08 Mar 10

With the general election fast approaching, Pulse reporter Gareth Iacobucci sat down with health secretary Andy Burnham to quiz him on scrapping practice boundaries, NHS cuts and whether GPs can expect a pay rise.

Your Views

Evidence-based medicine is not a cure-all

08 Mar 10

Dr Michael Dixon, medical director at the Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health and a GP in Cullompton, Devon, hits back at homeopathy's critics

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Blogs

Just get out of my way

10 Mar 10

Phil offers three tales of NHS obstruction to the patient journey, ranging from irritating to tragic

The complex web of health and disease

09 Mar 10

There are multiple factors that can influence our patients' health and GPs should not just rely solely on evidence from randomised clinical trials, explains our new blogger Dr Karine Nohr.

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Manifesto for General Practice

Manifesto for General Practice - the 10 demands

As the 2010 General Election approaches, the profession has spoken. This manifesto distills the views of nearly 900 GPs surveyed by Pulse in the lead-up in what could be a critical election for the NHS.

Pledge your support and order free election badges

Join GP leaders in showing your support for Pulse's Manifesto for General Practice, by emailing us at campaign@pulsetoday.co.uk or leaving your comments below. You can also find out how to order free election badges below.

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