News & Insights

Practical insights from private GPs, checked and kept up to date, plus dated posts from our archive. New writing goes out first in The Beat.

Tips posts

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What is the best way of sending private prescriptions to patients?
As a private GP, how should you issue your private prescriptions?
1 February 2024
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How do private GPs store their consultation notes?
All private GPs should be storing their consultation notes in an electronic format.
9 January 2024
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Does Private Medical Insurance (PMI) cover private GPs fees?
In the UK medical insurance is provides the reassurance that if you need specialist care, you will be covered.
29 May 2023
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What is the best private GP record system?
The most used GP record system in the UK is EMIS Web. EMIS is used by over 60% of GPs nationally.
6 October 2022
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Online booking: Time saving genius or more hassle than it's worth?
Is online booking for healthcare a time save genius, or will it end up being more hassle than it’s worth?
26 August 2022
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Three tips for optimising private practice billing
Optimise your private practice billing to make you private general practice run more efficiently.
15 August 2022
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Three tips for gathering and actioning patient feedback
We’ve put together our top tips to help gather, collate and act on patient feedback within the private sector.
12 July 2022