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Scottish GPs undecided about return of out-of-hours responsibility

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Variable BP as 'dangerous' as high BP

Variable blood pressure (BP) may be as dangerous as consistently high BP and should...

 

PCTs commission 'cheap and quick' out-of-hours services over quality

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Government aims to improve health of socially excluded

Socially excluded groups are often not receiving adequate care, according to a government report.

 
 

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GP pay cut enforced in England is backed in Scotland and Wales

GPs in Scotland and Wales have effectively been given a pay cut as the...

 

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West Midlands PCT staff rated best in England

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Scottish LMCs Conference 2010: Struggling practices should be given extra funding

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