What online access changes mean for GPs; new diabetes guidance explained; and will CQC use AI to monitor practices?

Pulse deputy news editor Anna Colivicchi discusses the contract changes to online access coming into force on 1 October with features assistant Maya Dhillon. 

The pair look at what these changes will mean for practices, why GPs are concerned, as well as why the BMA has re-entered into dispute with the Government over it.

GP and Pulse clinical adviser Dr Keith Hopcroft returns, and explains the new NICE draft guidance for treating diabetes, which would see SGLT-2 inhibitors prescribed first-line for most diabetics – not just those with heart failure, cardiovascular disease or high cardiovascular risk as is currently the case

Also, Maya and Pulse editor Sofia Lind reflect on CQC primary care chief inspector Professor Bola Owolabi's address at Pulse LIVE Newcastle. She gave the audience an update into what CQC is up to following two damning reviews last year.

Professor Owolabi also answered our question on how the 'AI-led' inspections mentioned in the 10-year health plan will be different from the watchdog's previous 'intelligent monitoring' programme.

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This episode was produced by Maya Dhillon and Mollie Fraser-Andrews.