Changes to 084 number tariffs, which will ensure that patients who call them do not pay more than the equivalent cost of a local number, are the fairest way forward for patients and practices.
Changes to 084 number tariffs, which will ensure that patients who call them do not pay more than the equivalent cost of a local number, are the fairest way forward for patients and practices, the BMA said today (Monday 14 September 2009). Commenting on the announcement by the Department of Health Dr Richard Vautrey, Deputy Chairman of the BMA's GPs Committee, said:
"Patients who call their surgery because they're ill shouldn't be penalised because they have to call an 084 number, so we're pleased that the phone companies who supply these lines to practices have agreed to ensure that their tariffs are in line with local charges.
NHS Must Recruit Enough Doctors And Nurses To Look After Patients: BMA
Responding to the two government reports released on Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, the BMA’s Chairman of Council, Dr Hamish Meldrum, said:
Responding to the two government reports released on Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, the BMA’s Chairman of Council, Dr Hamish Meldrum, said:
"We'd also like to see more phone companies include 084 numbers in the comprehensive call packages they offer customers to increase the benefit for patients. Calling these numbers should be treated no differently from calling other geographic numbers."
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GPs Across Australia Unite for Patient Care
General Practitioners from across Australia are concerned that the health of their patients will suffer without urgent action in a number of key health policy areas.
General Practitioners from across Australia are concerned that the health of their patients will suffer without urgent action in a number of key health policy areas.
Patient Satisfaction at Discharge from Hospital Improved by Software Use
Using discharge communication software helps patients and the outpatient doctors who carry out the care have better perceptions of the quality
Using discharge communication software helps patients and the outpatient doctors who carry out the care have better perceptions of the quality
Hospitals Need More Consultants to Deliver Quality Care to Patients: BMA
Many more hospital consultants are needed across the UK to maintain and improve the quality of care in the NHS, the BMA says in a new report.
Many more hospital consultants are needed across the UK to maintain and improve the quality of care in the NHS, the BMA says in a new report.
