<2>Patients at Risk from New “Advice and Guidance” Referral Rules, GP Leaders Warn
<3>Concerns Over Delayed Patient Care and Removed Autonomy
<4>General practice leaders in England are sounding the alarm over new rules requiring GPs to seek remote specialist advice for every referral they make into selected specialties. This change to NHS England’s advice and guidance (A&G) system has senior GPs worried that it could delay patient care and remove family doctors’ autonomy.WHO emphasizes the importance of primary healthcare in addressing the needs of patients.
<5>Under the new rules, GPs are required to seek advice from a hospital clinician before referring a patient. Requests are submitted electronically and then reviewed remotely by a hospital clinician, who advises whether or not a patient should be added to the waiting list. The Nature journal has highlighted the need for efficient healthcare systems.
<6>NHS guidance on A&