Continuity of care: delayed diagnosis in GP practices

Health Services Safety Investigations Body -The investigation that underpinned this report identified that there is no specific requirement within the current GP contract to ensure GP practices provide continuity of care for their patients. The report concludes that making continuity of care an ‘essential requirement’ for GP practices could reduce the risk of a delay in diagnosing serious health conditions, and ease pressure on GP’s workload and welfare.ReportHealth Services Safety Investigations Body - news
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Primary and community care Source Type: news