'Private and public healthcare providers can learn from each other'
Key theme of online debate is that private care is not a long-term solution to NHS problems, but both sectors should be working together to provide the best care. Gill Hitchcock reports
March 2013
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Patient choice and private providers: live discussion
Our online discussion will consider whether doctors should be giving patients more information about treatment options available outside the NHS. Join us from 12-2pm on Friday 15 March
November 2012
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How can GPs discuss treatment outside the NHS with patients?
Longer waiting times and restricted procedures mean that more patients are opting to pay for treatment or care themselves, but healthcare professionals say discussions on 'self pay' are difficult SPONSORED FEATURE