Can our GP ask our care home staff to take medical observations for them?
Q
Can our GP ask our care home staff to take medical observations for them?
A
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has noted in its advice for GPs Caring for Care Homes that some doctors who have been visiting care homes on a regular basis feel that “many care homes are not designed for isolating patients”, and are not always best set up for consultations from GPs.
