GP mythbusters

Page last updated: 23 October 2023
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GP mythbusters clear up some common myths about our inspections of GP services, independent doctors and clinics and out-of-hours services and share agreed guidance to best practice.

They are listed under the five key questions that we ask about services.

Safe

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GP mythbuster 107: Pre-travel health services
GP mythbuster 102: Pulse oximetry and monitoring vital signs outside the GP practice setting
GP mythbuster 99: Infection prevention and control in General Practice
GP mythbuster 98: Surgical plumes
GP mythbuster 96: Covert administration of medicines
GP mythbuster 95: Non-medical prescribing
GP mythbuster 92: Anticoagulant monitoring in primary care
GP mythbuster 91: Patient safety alerts
GP mythbuster 87: Freedom to Speak Up
GP mythbuster 86: Storing liquid nitrogen

Effective

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GP mythbuster 106: Staff not directly employed by a GP practice
GP mythbuster 104: Cervical screening
GP mythbuster 102: Pulse oximetry and monitoring vital signs outside the GP practice setting
GP mythbuster 96: Covert administration of medicines
GP mythbuster 95: Non-medical prescribing
GP mythbuster 92: Anticoagulant monitoring in primary care
GP mythbuster 89: Immunising people with an underlying medical condition
GP mythbuster 83: Spirometry in general practice
GP mythbuster 81: Pharmacy professionals in general practice
GP mythbuster 72: Sexual and reproductive healthcare

Caring

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GP mythbuster 105: Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR)
GP mythbuster 53: Care of people with a learning disability in GP practices
GP mythbuster 44: Caring for carers
GP mythbuster 42: Caring for people with dementia
GP mythbuster 15: Chaperones

Responsive

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GP mythbuster 105: Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR)
GP mythbuster 103: Complaints management
GP mythbuster 93: Caring for veterans and their families
GP mythbuster 90: Population groups
GP mythbuster 80: Female genital mutilation (FGM)
GP mythbuster 77: Access to GP services
GP mythbuster 67: Reasonable adjustments for disabled people
GP mythbuster 61: Patient registration
GP mythbuster 55: Opening hours
GP mythbuster 53: Care of people with a learning disability in GP practices

Well-led

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GP mythbuster 108: Involving and engaging with the patient population and local communities
GP mythbuster 107: Pre-travel health services
GP mythbuster 106: Staff not directly employed by a GP practice
GP mythbuster 103: Complaints management
GP mythbuster 102: Pulse oximetry and monitoring vital signs outside the GP practice setting
GP mythbuster 92: Anticoagulant monitoring in primary care
GP mythbuster 85: Data security and protection – expectations for general practice
GP mythbuster 74: 24-hour retirement from NHS contract and CQC registration
GP mythbuster 69: Business continuity - arrangements for emergencies and major incidents
GP mythbuster 65: Effective clinical governance arrangements in GP practices

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Issues are listed in reverse order of publication date. If there are more then 10 under a key question, click 'See all' to view the full list.

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Mythbusters in order of most recent update