Having started this thread I feel I should make some attempt to pull it
together.
Is this a fair summary.
GPs are sick and tired of being told how to practice generalist medicine.
There are not enough front line gps active in the RCGP at present.
Old hat theories such as Balintism should be subjected to rigorous
critique ( Karl Popper calls this the essence of scientific method)
Yes, we should be running NICE but look at the poor state of professional
cohesion we have at present.
At last count there were only 50 gps in the UK undergoing masters training.
The numbers who have taken FBA are only about 120 by now. Anyone organising
meetings at present, knows that there are not enough gps willing to engage
in the proper scientific development of our practice.
The RCGP is a forum to facilitate people to think collectively and to
organize an intelligent neural network of colleagues. I am proposing an
increase in collegiate activity. Lets find ways to get our heads together,
not just to let off steam but to formulate proper scientific development.
Too many people see the College as an institution, and not as a tool. The
only problem with the RCGP at present is that the membership is too passive
(apart from bursts of hot air). There is no reason on earth why a
resurgance of scientific enthusiasm among "real gps" would not transform
the college back into a thriving hotbed of exciting development. For gods
sake! What is the alternative?
John Sanfey.
RCGP council rep. (Vale of Trent). And yes...... a Full Time GP.....!!!!
Alvaston Med. Centre & Derby MSc GPM Group
http://www-hcs.derby.ac.uk/postgrad_courses/mscgp.html
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