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Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for our Digital Primary Care update including discussing the dawn of a GP workload crisis, vaccination passports, PCN DES contract, and more.... Is there still a workload crisis? Welcome The last few weeks is it busy?Andy / Gandhi The theme in the industry media around workload Year-end for Practices and PCNs, looking forward to 21-22 Changes to workload pressures QOF restartWe’re looking at some stories and tell you about content coming up in next few weeks...GPs working average 11-hour day, major survey reveals https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/wor...​ 11 Hour WW notesResults from Pulse workload survey - 1,400 GP respondentsLook at the infographic and discuss11 hours working day and 37 patient a day (28 thought to be safe)Longer consultation times Survey also asked about the impact of the pandemicSee infographic and discuss Are telephone and online consultations saving time?More stressful, less information (body language etc.), risk of f2f in a pandemic to manageWhat can we do?Erm….. DifficultRecognise the impact of technology - pandemic safety and patient convenience yes, helping doctors - no?Restart some old discussions about funding models, presentation of availability by gov/nhs, managing demand, token charges……?????BMA says GPs can refrain from non-essential work despite April restart ordershttps://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/wor...​ NotesReady to restart QOF activity in April, CQC resuming some inspection activityBut joint BMA.RCGP guidance - January - But ongoing Vaccination clinics, maintaining social distancing… which says ‘most’ GP practices should pause all or a ‘significant proportion of their non-essential work, depending on local Covid rates – ‘remains relevant as we continue in the pandemic situationOngoing discussions about pausing QOF again???? - BMA spokesman? non-story ish? Workload impact of vaccine passports?GPs should have no role in administering any vaccine passport scheme, RCGP warns https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/cli...​ NotesGovernment is likely to make some activities dependant on vaccination status - pubs, holidays abroads….RCGP getting ahead of this and stating scheme shoul

Contact us and share your opinionWhat is the GPC and other organisations that support General Practice? Find out in this complete guide with Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer as she explains the history of General Practice, the GPC, BMA, LMC, and more. This must-listen episode is a guide for anyone who wants to know what they don't teach you in GP training about General Practice. 

Contact us and share your opinionJoin DrGandalf and the team from MJOG as they share their a LIVE update on Desktop GP and how it might help your practice with the ability to ask questions.See more at https://www.mjog.com/desktop-gpBoost 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 Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode.  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

Contact us and share your opinionHow to stay safe in Ramadan for 2021 including preparation information about COVID, vaccinations, testing, meeting for iftaar and Eid, and more.  🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe​ 🔴  #ramadan​ #covid​ #ramadan2021​ 00:00​ Ramadan preparation 202100:20​ Vaccinations in Ramadan00:37​ Is the COVID vaccination allowed in Ramadan01:12​ Side effects from vaccinations01:40​ COVID testing in Ramadan02:03​ Attending the mosque in Ramadan02:56​ Meeting for Iftaar in Ramadan03:25​ Eid plans in Ramadan Muslim Council of Britain COVID guidance:https://mcb.org.uk/resources/coronavi...​ British Islamic Medical Association COVID guidance: https://britishima.org/covid/​ Guidance for places of worship https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...​⭐Star posts⭐: Quick video consultation skills for doctors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UivL...​ How to register with the NHS app: https://youtu.be/4nRhmJ_tlI4?t=65​ 👨🏾‍⚕️Dr Gandalf’s Top medical equipment for General practice 👨🏾‍⚕️ see here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/JddoeK5JcRw​Website:

Contact us and share your opinionFind out the Top 5 common health problems I see in my clinic during Ramadan when people are fasting and how to prevent them 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe​ 🔴  #ramadan​ #fastingproblems​ #ramadanhealth​ 00:00​ Top 5 health issues in Ramadan00:17​ What is Ramadan?00:49​ Chronic health conditions01:42​ Asthma in Ramadan01:55​ Diabetes in Ramadan02:16​ Diuretics in Ramdan02:40​ Faint or dizzy in Ramadan03:04​ What to be wary of when it is hot in Ramadan03:23​ How to not be dizzy when fasting03:38​ Indigestion and heartburn when fasting04:13​ Preventing indigestion in Ramadan04:45​ Constipation in Ramadan05:05​ Preventing constipation in Ramadan05:53​ Headaches while fasting in Ramadan06:20​ Caffeine withdrawal headaches06:53​ Preventing headaches in Ramadan British Islamic Medical Association Ramadan advice: https://britishima.org/ramadan-rapid-...​ Asthma UK: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/livi...​. Diabetes:

Contact us and share your opinionWe explore the various options open to patients and doctors when choosing smartphone apps to help people take their medication on time and as prescribed.

Contact us and share your opinionDo you want to see a modern stethoscope? Then watch my unboxing of the Eko Duo to see what the future holds for stethoscopes  🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe​ 🔴 #ekoduo​ #stehtoscope​ #digitalprimarycare​This stethoscope was provided free by Redmoor Health with no creative control of the review. Redmoor Health: https://www.redmoorhealth.co.uk/​MDF ONE: https://amzn.to/2MHgmPN​LITTMANN II: https://amzn.to/3fT68VP​LITTMANN CARDIOLOGY: https://amzn.to/2MFtFQE​EKO CORE 2: https://redmoorproducts.co.uk/​EKO DUO: https://redmoorproducts.co.uk/​Subscribe to or follow the eGPlearning platform for more videos, app reviews and content to support technology-enhanced primary care and learning. 🔴 Subscribe: https://egplearning.co.uk/subscribe/​ 🔴 Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer at

Contact us and share your opinionShould I be a member of the RCGP? Join Andy and Gandhi for their regular LIVE update on all things GP and also answering the perennial question: Should you be a member of the RCGP? Joined by RCGP President Prof Amanda Howe as they take your questions and help navigate the answers.

Contact us and share your opinionHow to start a podcast for FREELearn how you can start a podcast for FREE and learn from The 4CES of Podcasting: https://bit.ly/The4CES​ 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe​ 🔴 #freepodcast​ #podcast​ #startapodcast​ Here are the resources talked about in this live webinar including access to the slides. Some of these include affiliate links (if you use them I get a small affiliate at no extra cost to you).  Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/...​ The 4CES of Podcasting: https://bit.ly/The4CES​ Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/download/​ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/​ Zoom: https://zoom.us/​ Streamyard: https://streamyard.com?pal=6029521535...​ Squadcast:

Contact us and share your opinionVideo interviews are here to stay! We discuss tips and tools to help coordinate video interviews and score candidates effectively even when the interview panel are also remote from each other.