Making Sense of the "Red Book"

Independent contractor status; how GPs' pay is determined; GPs' terms of service; the basic practice allowance; allowances related to the BPA; the associate allowance; absences from practice; capitation fees and calculating list size; deprivation payments; initial practice allowances and inducement payments; rural practice payments scheme; maternity medical services; contraceptive services; child health surveillance; minor surgery; restricted services and limited lists; the registration fee; health promotion and chronic disease management; night visit fees and out of hours services; temporary residents; fees for miscellaneous services; target payments; vaccinations and immunizations; supplying drugs and appliances; teaching undergraduate medical students; the trainee practitioner scheme; the doctors' retainer scheme; postgraduate education allowance; reimbusement rent and rates; improving surgery premises; health centres; practice staff; computer costs; payment arrangements; appeals to the Secretary of State; how "The Red Book" is negotiated and implemented.