New Support to GP Practices on Patient Choice

Module 1 looks at implementing patient choice and features a self assessment framework based around eight competencies that practice teams benchmark themselves against and identify any learning needs. Module 1 is available FREE to download from www.drfosterintelligence.co.uk/choicetraining/

Module 2 is a comprehensive web based interactive training programme designed to address any knowledge gaps by providing further information on the competencies and gives the participant the opportunity to participate in scenarios and exercises to consolidate their learning.

The toolkit is the culmination of months of work by Dr Foster’s Primary Care Team working with 45 practices, eight PCTs, and a number of lead organisations involved in supporting practices. 

Module 1 has also been sent to all practices and PCT chief execs with details of how to order and pay for module 2 on-line. 

For more information on the toolkit contact Caroline: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   07725247379

A Framework to Strengthen PBC

A copy of the full document can be downloaded from the Department of Health website at: 

http://www.dh.gov.uk/assetRoot/04/13/72/27/04137227.pdf.  For each of the points page number references from the guidance are provided. 

ABPI Code of Practice

The ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry regulates the promotion of medicines for prescribing to health professionals and sets out exactly how pharmaceutical companies are allowed to interact with you.  The Code reflects and extends beyond UK law and  many of the requirements of the Code, in particular those relating to hospitality, meetings and gifts are mirrored in health professional codes. If you are concerned that a pharmaceutical company may have breached the Code, please inform the Prescription Medicine Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA).

To find out more about the content of the Code of Practice, its operation or to find out how to complain about a pharmaceutical company, please go to www.pmcpa.org.uk.