Should NHS trusts manage general practice?
With some NHS trusts already playing a greater role in managing GP services, we summarise these approaches and ask what the risks and benefits might be for a service under strain.
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With some NHS trusts already playing a greater role in managing GP services, we summarise these approaches and ask what the risks and benefits might be for a service under strain.
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