LMC Minutes September 2017

Topics discussed: 

Dalteparin prescribing - CHFT response is that DNS should contact the discharging ward for the prescription and not the GP

Radiology issues - 2 pathways for abnormal CXR reports - in-house CT requested and arranged by radiology, outsourced -where GP may need to request CT. 

Discharge summaries/A&E and clinic letters 

Discontinuation of paper referrals 

Funding of the dressings pathway 

Hep B Vaccines - currently limited stock 

LMC Event - Getting the Best out of GPFV in Calderdale 

SMS Costs 

PMS Monies 

LMC England Conference dates 10th November 2017 and 9th March 2018

Practice Managers - requested LMC view on Accountable Care Organisations 

New GMS1 forms 

Minutes of LMC meetings should not be passed to GPs until they have been ratified.

Correspondence

Interpreting services 

Safeguarding notes in records