GP fears for patient care after referral tool axed 'to cut costs' GPs have warned that NHS cost-cutting risks undermining patient care after an IT tool practices use to speed up referrals was axed in their area. by Kimberley Hackett Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up