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Britain’s biggest chain of GP surgeries accused of ‘profiteering’

BBC Panorama claims Operose Health uses physician associates, who are cheaper to employ than doctors, to assess patients

The Guardian - UK

DWP makes major change to fit note system for workers in Scotland

A major change to the fit note procedure is set to come into effect on July 1 that will allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to issue a fit note for workers

Glasgow Live

Panorama investigation claims UK’s biggest GP chain has less qualified staff doing the work of doctors

Undercover BBC probe reportedly shows shortages of GPs and under-qualified staff operating without adequate supervision

Nottingham Post

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With KBC promo, Sony trolls channels’ claims about GPS chip in Rs 2,000 notes

The iconic take on demonetisation by Zee News editor Sudhir Chaudhary and Aaj Tak's Sweta Singh was brought back to public memory over the weekend, thanks to Amitabh Bachchan and a tweet by Sony TV.

Newslaundry

DWP introduces new change to fit note procedure starting from next month

At present, only doctors can certify a fit note for people off work for more than seven days.

Daily Record

Best running gear: top gadgets to keep you motivated

From music on the go to GPS watches and apps such as Strava, tech to help you clock up the miles

The Guardian - UK

SNP government slammed for spending £423m on temporary doctors in one year

The Scottish Government defended its record by saying "despite the pressures of the pandemic we have already delivered a record number of GPs working in Scotland".

Daily Record

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Modern Times: watches keep an eye on Chandigarh sanitation workers

Safai karamcharis complain of salary cuts; legal experts question ‘dehumanising surveillance’

The Hindu

Local area commander for Perth and Kinross issues safety advice for summer hillwalkers and hikers

Chief inspector Tom Leonard has urged people to take extra clothing, compasses and whistles and even a GPS device, among other items, in case the weather turns sour

Daily Record

Wirral and Liverpool top charts for most GPs in the country

New data from Nuffield Trust has revealed that the two areas have more than double the proportion of GPs than other parts of the country

Liverpool Echo

Mental distress is rising, especially for low-income middle-aged women. Medicare needs a major shakeup to match need

Mental health services are poorly targeted, outcomes are getting worse, and out-of-pocket payments are increasing. The new government faces a tough challenge in improving mental health.

The Conversation

We GPs are under immense strain because there aren’t enough of us

Letters: Dr Rowena Christmas on why it has become so difficult for patients and NHS professionals to access GP surgeries. Plus letters by GPs Dr Fiona MacPherson Smith, Dr Peter Aird and Dr Stephen Savory on the crisis in general practice

The Guardian - UK

Senior doctor claims even he can't get through to GPs for vital information about patients

Consultant paediatrician Robin Davies was told he was number 29 in a queue when trying to reach a GP for a patient's blood test results

Wales Online

COVID antivirals: Who is eligible for Paxlovid and molnupiravir and how can I get them?

Confusion and lack of awareness around who qualifies for COVID antivirals — and who doesn't — may be why some eligible patients aren't getting the medications.

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Benzinga

SELLAS Life Sciences's Galinpepimut/Opdivo Combo Shows Increased Survival In Mesothelioma Patients

SELLAS Life Sciences Group Inc (NASDAQ:SLS) announced updated data from a Phase 1 clinical trial of galinpepimut-S (GPS), combined with Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's (NYSE:BMY) nivolumab (Opdivo) in with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). The trial included patients who were either refractory or relapsed after at least one line of the standard of care therapy. Data from…

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Nike and Tom Sachs are giving away free General Purpose Shoes to NFT holders

Those with a NikeCraft NFT can claim their pair free of charge.

The Independent UK

GPs ‘struggling to access scans to diagnose people with pancreatic cancer’

Around 80% of people with the cancer do not receive their diagnosis until after the disease has spread.

ABC News

Doctor shortage means patients in regional Queensland town face eight-week wait to see a GP

Like other regional towns across Australia, Kingaroy in Queensland's South Burnett is in the grip of a doctor shortage. But mother-of-two Tia Muir worries it is only going to get worse.

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Union Pacific Joins RailPulse Coalition - Read What's The Benefit

Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP) has joined the RailPulse coalition and its effort to develop, broaden and accelerate the use of GPS and other telematics technologies in North America's freight rail industry. RailPulse was formed in 2020 as a coalition of railcar owners working together to increase safety, efficiency, and visibility in the rail…

The Conversation

Cannabis for therapeutic use is still out of reach for many sick New Zealanders, despite changes in the law

Access to cannabis-based products for medical reasons is technically legal in New Zealand. But changes to the legislation in 2020 have failed to make this potentially life altering option a reality for many.

The Independent UK

Javid ‘considering’ independent review into ambulance trust accused of cover ups

He also acknowledged that GPs are facing ‘incredible pressures’ and condemned ‘completely unacceptable’ attacks on GPs.

ABC News

Free flu vaccine program could suffer from limited supply, pharmacist says

A pharmacist warns some Victorians are at risk of missing out on flu shots as demand for vaccines soars across the nation, and the state opposition blames the Andrews government for the "chaos".

The Independent UK

Half of GPs ‘plan on retiring aged 60 or before’

Some 11% of respondents to a survey said they intended to retire aged 50 to 55, with only 14% intending to retire aged 66 or over.

The Guardian - UK

Why is it so hard to contact GP surgeries?

Letter: Robin Davies, a consultant paediatrician, on how difficult it can be even for healthcare colleagues to communicate with GPs, let alone the public

Chronicle Live

One North East area has more than 2,000 patients for each GP - as medics talk of 'primary care crisis'

Pressure on GPs in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic continues to have real consequences

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