4 stories

This week in the GP press

1. Coroner raises GP referral concerns after boy dies from missed appendicitis

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   In brief

   A coroner raised referral and information-sharing concerns after a boy died of missed appendicitis.

2. New GPC England chair to keep 'plan B' on the table

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   In brief

   The new GPC England chair is keeping "plan B" on the table.

3. England's BMA GP Committee chair will not stand for re-election

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   In brief

   GPC England chair Dr Katie Bramall stood down at the end of her term.

4. Mounjaro pilot to bypass GP appointments in parts of UK

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   In brief

   A Mounjaro pilot in 12 areas lets some patients access weight-loss treatment without GP appointments.