GP-run co-op is best model – NAGP

The experience of GPs is that a true member-owned and run co-op system works best, the NAGP has informed the HSE. Lloyd Mudiwa reports. In its submission to the HSE Primary Care Division’s Review of GP-Out-of-Hours (OOH) services, the NAGP accepted that a review of the services were necessary. On behalf of its 1,956 members, the Association said it was “highly desirable” that suitably qualified GPs maintained the governance of OOH services to patients 24/7 for the benefit of whole population health. At present, GP care outside of normal business hours is provided in a number of different ways, including…