Avon Local Medial Committee - BMA Press Release: BMA Comment on ?Commissioning for patients?

BMA Comment on ‘Commissioning for patients’

Commenting on the launch of the consultation ‘Commissioning for patients’, Dr Hamish Meldrum, Chairman of BMA Council, said:

“This document provides more detail about the government’s plans for GP commissioning, but there are still many questions that need answering.  The proposals contain both opportunities and threats and we will be actively engaging with the consultation process to explore this in great detail and to ensure our members’ views are taken on board.  We will also be publishing our own proposals for how GP commissioning could be made to work.

“This is a challenging agenda, but the BMA is committed to try to find workable solutions that will fully engage both primary and secondary care doctors and the public so that by working in partnership they can achieve the best outcomes for patients.”