All patients are allocated a named accountable GP. New patients will be advised who their named accountable GP is when they first register at the practice. If you are unaware of who your named GP is, please contact the reception team.
What does accountable mean?
The named accountable GP is responsible for the co-ordination of all appropriate services required under the contract and ensure they are delivered to each of their patients where required (based on the clinical judgement of the named accountable GP).
Overall responsibility for patient care has not changed. This role is largely a role of oversight, with patients having one GP within the practice who is responsible for ensuring that this work is carried out on their behalf.
What are the Named GP’s responsibilities to 75’s and over?
For patients aged 75 and over the named accountable GP is responsible for:
- Working with relevant associated health and social care professionals to deliver a multi-disciplinary care package that meets the needs of the patient.
- Ensuring that these patients have access to a health check as set out in section 7.9 of the GMS contract regulations.
Does the requirement mean 24 hour responsibility for patients?
No. The named GP will not:
- Take on vicarious responsibility for the work of other doctors or health professionals.
- Take on 24 hour responsibility for the patient, or have to change their working hours. The requirement does not imply personal availability for GPs throughout the working week.
- Be the only GP or clinician who will provide care to that patient.