Removal of patient from GP registered list

The main pathways for a general practice to remove a patient from its registered list are summarised as a flow chart in Annex A.

The number in each section refers to Schedule 3 of the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 as amended . There are equivalent paragraphs in the Primary Medical Services regulations. Alternative Providers of Medical Services (APMS) contracts are individual but are likely to include the same clauses.

  1. Removal on reasonable grounds
  2. Removal of violent patient
  3. Removal of patient registered elsewhere
  4. Removal of patient who has moved out of practice area
  5. Removal of patient whose address is unknown
  6. Removal of patients for other reasons 

The LMC has developed guidance to support practices, if this is an action required but this should be carefully considered and used as a last resort when all other avenues have been explored.

Any questions in relation to this article, please dont hesitate to contact the LMC office.

Last Updated on 8 November 2024