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Consulting As A Private GP

Delivery of great GP services is the aim of everyone working in general practice and the core skills you need are the same in both the NHS and private sectors. But there are some differences to be aware of and some new skills you may find useful.

Private general practice

What makes a good private GP?
Can I practice as a private GP from any residential or commercial premises?
Is there anything I need to do if I see patients from my home?
What equipment do I need as a private GP?
What is clinical decision support and how does it help patient care?
How do I keep in touch with my peers as a private GP?
Do private practitioners have access to the electronic referral service (ERS)?
As a private GP, how do I find local private clinicians and consultants?
Can I send private patients to NHS A&E?

Consultations

How do private GP consultations differ from NHS consultations?
As a private GP, how will private consultations differ from NHS consultations?
Do you wear scrubs as a private GP when seeing patients?
Where do you get ECGs interpreted?

Software

What is the best private GP record system?
How do private GPs store their consultation notes?
Can I take paper notes for my private general practice?
What are the benefits of EMIS Web over other cheaper patient record systems?
Can I use NHS systems like EMIS Web or System1 in my private practice?

Resources

We collaborate with leaders across the industry to compile the latest insights and learnings on how to run a best-in-class private general practice service.

Introducing Private General Practice

Getting Started

Consulting As A Private GP

Private GP & the NHS

Business Operations

Compliance

CQC

Billing & Payment

HR, Staffing & Recruitment

Patient Communication

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