GP locum MRCGP

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[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

Which medical organisation best represents GP locums? @RCGP @BMA_GP @NASGP

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

Just received the dreaded email from Lantum that my data was exposed. Anyone else affected?

[PulseToday @pulsetoday]

3,200 GPs affected by ‘potential data breach’, says locum bank https://t.co/VOkJnYOemM #databreach

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@caerffilicallin @scottishphil83 @BeebsG @BFTMastclimbing @metpoliceuk @LBHF No, this is the updated version, see link https://t.co/D24CZM5EUh

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@DrWallBolton Or it’s a simple misunderstanding? As a locum I hand out a mini CV of me (downloaded from NASGP) that explains to patients that although I’m only there for the session, I do work full time.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@THCPrimarycare really enjoying some of the podcasts of yours I have listened to, but never really any mention about us locums. Where do you think we fit in with all of what’s going on at the moment?

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@DrRCoull Don’t let them get away with the ‘…but what about the sugar!’ argument. Sugar comes from a vegetable.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@clairedocdavies So true. In fact, when was the last time a major or transformational change ever actually lead to a better outcome (apart from, to the politician who announced it)?

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@davewilson2 An anti-vax one would be.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@OSMPdoc Any that let you pay off the whole amount by DD every month.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@pallantmedical Isn’t this just a normal part of locuming, short or long term? I’m used to a practice telling me how they communicate, and just go along with that.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@DrSteveTaylor @DrSelvarajah But that says ‘Regular locum’, what about ad hoc locum? If that figure what is true, that would suggest there is just one locum for every five practices!! I don’t believe that for a second.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@GPforhire This is how patients are as they try to book an appointment to see their GP - and they’re actually ill. It’s important that we don’t let this defeat us.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@ChesterfieldGp Ah, fond memories.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@scottishphil83 I don’t think a diagnosis of depression is as ever black and white for me to be able to have a set plan for treatment. It’s always so dependent on the patient and their context.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@BeyNaveed That’s a new one on me, shall try that.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@dralisonj Equally I can understand the frustration of turning up to a messy desk as that can also then translate into messy patient management.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@dralisonj Don’t blame the individuals, it’s a system failure surely? If I’d just done a 12 hour day on that room I possibly would have left it in the same mess.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

@Lesley_Faith We should all be doing that anyway. As a locum, because I can’t always rely on the notes, and I’ve never met the patient before, I _have_ to listen, and I have no assumptions.

[GP locum MRCGP @gplocum]

As a locum GP, when I’m working at your practice, what one thing can I do better to help you?