MRSA swabs for Hospitals

GPs are often asked to perform MRSA swabs on their patients on behalf of hospitals often as part of an assessment prior to admission for surgery.

It has always been the LMC view that MRSA is not a community problem and that this is not part of core GMS and should therefore not be undertaken without the appropriate funding e.g. a LES.

If you have repeated problems wit this please contact the office for advice.