GPs are Given Cash ‘Bribes’ Not to Send Patients to Hospital… Practices Promised Up to £26,000 if They Cut Referrals


Sunday, 16 September 2012 10:15


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‘Doctors are to be offered cash ‘bribes’ to slash the number of patients they send to hospital.

GPs have been promised financial incentives of up to £26,000 for their surgery if they take certain measures to reduce referrals.

Every time a doctor sends a patient to hospital for a scan, consultation or operation, the local NHS trust is charged for the cost of their treatment.’

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