Crisis forces doctors to be more adaptable

By Robin Stride

Private doctors’ experience in the pandemic is likely to make them reassess their business model and clinical priorities, according to the president of the Independent Doctors Federation.

Dr Neil Haughton

Talking at LaingBuisson’s Private Healthcare Summit webinar, private GP Dr Neil Haughton said it would make them look closely at their services, what works, what patients want and what generates income most efficiently. 

They needed to be prepared for future developments, as well as continuing to provide excellent safe healthcare, but be flexible and responsive both clinically and financially.

Referring to his own practice’s experience at the Portobello Clinic in London, he said income plummeted to less than 10% of normal almost overnight.

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