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Where a patient is initially managed by one GP in a UCC but handed over at the end of the shift to another GP, can the second GP claim an attendance?

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Scenario is a shift handover between GPs at an urgent care clinic (UCC).

Where a patient is initially managed by one GP but handed over at the end of the shift to another GP who later reviews results, reassesses the patient, and finalises management — is the second GP entitled to claim an attendance item, assuming they personally see the patient and document their own clinical assessment?

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