Has the practice manager's role evolved to accommodate PbC?

The introduction of practice-based commissioning [PbC] has meant a new set of challenges - and responsibilities - for the practice manager. The need to oversee clinical delivery demands a new relationship with the community and with local hospitals. Christine Ranson, a practice manager in the West Midlands, relates how PbC has impacted on both her surgery and her job.

Management in Practice 2007; 6 : 19-21