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HSC 2000/001: Tackling violence towards GPs and their staff: the NHS (Choice of Medical Practitioner) Amendment Regulations 1999
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Document type:Health Service Circular
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:28 January 2000
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:2000
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Series number:HSC 2000/001
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Pages:17
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Copyright holder:Crown copyright
This circular is intended to help HAs/PCTs/PCGs/practices and GPs implement proposals to address the problems of violent behaviour in General Practice, building on the measures which were introduced in 1994 [FHSL (94)24]. The guidance describes the amendment to the National Health Service (Choice of Medical Practitioner) Regulations 1998 and its effect, provides practical advice on the routes open to GPs and their staff to use the Criminal Justice System and also presents a model Local Development Scheme to provide GMS to violent patients.
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