Somerset LMC Weekly update Friday 22nd May 2015
Date sent: Friday 22 May 2015
Sent to Somerset GPs, Practice Managers and Lead Nurses. This Update and Previous Updates can be found here
- Electronic PMAR Reporting from EMIS Web
- Sessional GP enewsletter
- Patient Group Directions (PGD) and Patient Specific Directions (PSD)
- Vaccine Update
- GP +
Electronic PMAR Reporting from EMIS Web
We understand that a recent upgrade from EMIS included some third party software, “iGPR” produced by Niche Health, an independent supplier to EMIS. iGPR allows the practice to generate an electronic data extract in a standard format that will replace the traditional paper Private Medical Adviser’s Report, and which can be sent directly to the requesting insurance company. This clearly has several benefits: administrative and copying costs are much reduced, only relevant information is extracted, and this is presented in a legible standard format. It can also be done very quickly. We have been assured that there is a process for verifying patient consent and that the GP has reviewed the information before it can be sent.
The Niche Health Website says that any data sent using the system is protected and encrypted, but until the CCG has obtained assurances from EMIS about the data security and information governance implications of using iGPR we advise that you continue to submit paper reports as at present. You may also need to check that your registration with the ICO covers this activity.
See: Niche Health Walkthrough Video-EMIS
Patient Group Directions (PGD) and Patient Specific Directions (PSD)
The GPC’s guidance on Patient Group Directions (PGD) and Patient Specific Directions (PSD) in General Practice has been updated following regulatory and organisational changes within the NHS, and new NICE Guidelines. Website link.
Vaccine Update
This month's issue, which has been delayed because of the election, covers a wide range of topics including the new MenACWY vaccination programme for teenagers, excellent rotavirus vaccine uptake data, and the vaccine delivery schedule for the Spring Bank holiday. View the latest Vaccine Update
GP+
A network for GPs and potential GPs who want an expanded role. It aims to promote opportunities in General Practice and to empower an established network of GPs.
This is a page to gain interest and start discussion. There will be a separate website with some sophisticated functionality to create a really personal atmosphere to gain advice and share ideas.
Developed by Cathryn Dillon an ST3 who did plastic surgery before moving to general practice and found it harder than it should be to have skills recognised and find advice about starting up community services.
Cathryn says "I think the future of general practice will have a large proportion of portfolio careers and extended roles delivering care closer to home. I have started developing my website to make it easier for others. I want the site to be there to help us achieve innovative ways of working and give General Practice a bright future!" Please see GP+ Facebook page at the following link
Kind Regards
Somerset LMC
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