The introduction of multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in general practice was driven by the changing healthcare landscape, the need for more comprehensive and patient-centred care, and the desire to improve coordination and efficiency in healthcare delivery. In short, MDTs represent a strategic response to the challenges posed by complex health conditions and aim to enhance the…

It wasn’t too many years ago that the humble medicine cabinet simply contained some plasters and aspirin. Nowadays, it seems to be bulging at the seams with all kinds of tablets and a variety of home diagnostic equipment. During the pandemic, we all know it became harder to see a clinician. So, many a household…

None of us have the time. We’re all busy. Right now we’re fighting our way through the flu vaccines (or lack of them), putting on our battle armour in preparation for 2019, and trying to make an educated guess as to how many staff are likely to be ‘off sick’ during the winter. So there’ll…

How a simple flu recall letter delivered a winter health check for patients and a groundbreaking administration process. Dr Klaus Green works at The Mill Medical Practice in Godalming, Surrey. At a time when flu vaccinations are reportedly down, The Mill Medical Practice has achieved a 79% take-up level amongst the over 65s and 53%…

Now that spring is here and the Easter holidays have arrived, patients will no doubt be turning their attention to holidays – bringing the requirement for travel vaccinations and the provision of travel clinics to the fore. For years, these clinics have been a healthy way of generating additional revenue for practices but now, due…