Twas the GP before Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the landall the practices were open, even at GP at HandThe vaccines were put away by the nurses with careIn the hopes that they wouldn't soon be needed next year.The children all nestled all snug in their beds,while visions of TickTok danced in their heads. Mom with washed hands and dad's coated in gelas everyone settled in for the upcoming Christmas by Teams hellWhen my phone on the placemat started buzzing, with such a jitterIt must be something breaking on that there TwitterAway to the desk, I flew in a flashgrabbing the phone to check on the latest doctor bashOmicron spread across the land like wildfireDespite vaccination efforts everywhere including the ShireChristmas parties canceled until we don't know whenHold, on is that party music I hear from Number 10?The news of ambulance queues filled my timelineHospitals overflowing following the latest NHS redesignOur hospitals buckle, their staff must be tired and batteredI think of the district nurses and pharmacy teams just as shatteredWhen what to my wandering eyes should foreseeThe latest comments about the 'lazy' GPAs a lone working doc, still at the practice this nighttrying to clear the work and get it all right. Using every system around to answer the demand questionHear their names, who gets a mention?On accurx or eConsult, or is it engage consultDo I use EMIS with Mjog, but I want X-on, still loads of Docman, but not on Systmone.Praise for Ardens, Eva, and primary care IT, do I need to think about Klinik or AskmyGP?Patients know best when Doctors care anywhereLivi is around even with Push Doctor everywhere Whichever system I use I am still here so lateWondering how did healthcare get to this state?With failed promises of 6000 additional GPs An under-funded system and safety regulations such as CQCIt is no wonder General Practice is under such pressureIf this carries on, il be going out on a stretcherI leave a message for another patient, grr another missed callAs the media replies demanding face to face appointments, face to face for all!'Then the health secretary comes on to the newsdemanding patients should see the GP how they may chooseThe BMA and RCGP speak up and shoutwith some GPs wondering if they have any KloutI ponder the question about the PCN DESwondering if I can believe anything NHS England saysThat the workforce will help and change primary careWell, for some they have been doing more than their fair share. With various roles of health and wellbeing coaches, physician associates, and pharmacists,Social link workers, paramedics, and physiotherapists A few more roles add extra support but it seems like our workforce will always be short. We need more people for primary care to lastBut to find innovative ways check out the general Practice podcast My eyes are getting tired at the screen I glareWondering if this is the business of healthcareBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse
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