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Doctors in Charge

The Government plans to hand control of the NHS budget in England to family doctors. But are GPs good managers and do they offer value for money? Gerry Northam reports.

Success of the Government's proposed NHS reforms in England rests on family doctors. GPs will be responsible for commissioning treatment for their patients, and managing the Β£80 billion NHS budget. But how much do we know about the effectiveness and value for money offered by doctors in General Practice? Gerry Northam reports.

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