GPs consider undated resignations

  GPs will be asked if they are willing to submit undated resignations from NHS contracts - if talks on a rescue package for the profession are not successfully concluded in six months. The decision to canvass opinion was made at a special local medical committees conference convened to discuss solutions for the growing crisis in general practice. GPs at the conference in London also agreed that consideration should be given to the profession being balloted on what work or services they should cease to reduce workload and ensure safe and sustainable patient care. Dozens of GPs spoke out about the pressures facing themselves and their practices and what should happen should negotiations with the Government on a rescue package not be successfully completed within six months of the conference. Buckinghamshire GP James Murphy (pictured) said: ‘Throughout my medical career, I can honestly say I have given my all. 'It was always worth going the extra mile for my patients. I always hoped that better times were around the corner. 'My eyes are wide open to what is means to be a GP in England today and it’s not pretty. Hope is fading fast … [we are moving] from crisis to crisis. ‘I worry about my colleagues’ health but most of all I worry about my patients. Enough is enough. 'The Government can no longer play deaf to our concerns … we are fighting for our survival.’   Family time Hertfordshire GP Katie Bramall-Stainer said she l...
Source: BMA News - Category: UK Health Source Type: news