by IanL | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorised
Smoking- users of electronic cigarettes who have never smoked or given up smoking should be classified as non-smokers or ex-smokers respectively. Non-responder invite codes following objective tests- applies to HbA1c indicators, BP and cholesterol indicators –...
by IanL | Jul 1, 2024 | CQRS / GPES, Uncategorised
From 1 September 2024: Pregnant women Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2024 Primary school aged children (from Reception to Year 6) Secondary school aged children (from Year 7 to Year 11) Children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to less than 18 years...
by IanL | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorised
Patients who have one of these codes recorded do not require a FIT test. If not indicated due to the following (without a more recent FIT result): Rectal mass (finding) – 248523006 Ulcer of anus (disorder) – 20928004 Tumour of anal canal (disorder) – 254585003...
by IanL | Jun 12, 2024 | Uncategorised
A robust recall system is a must – it ensures you meet your contractual obligation by extending invites to appropriate patients to manage long-term conditions and it also helps achieve targets, such as QOF, driving practice income. Recall systems can be very...
by IanL | Jun 5, 2024 | Uncategorised
In last month’s edition, we included an article around work permits. Any employer who allows a child of school age to work, without obtaining a work permit, is breaking the law (even if they are working for their parents). Local Councils insist businesses intending to...