What is full time general practice?
Were off next week to draw up 'zee master plan' for how to
develop the practice over the next few years. One of the
important questions is that above. Without being tied to
present work patterns, I think we should look at what we
want to do, decide how to do it and 'make it so'.
My views -
Working 9+ sessions a week at the 'coal face' is bad for GPs
and their Patients.
Developing personally/practice/PCG services all need direct
GP time and involvement, working with nurses, training and
education are all legitimate - central - activities for GPs
and part of the working week
My model for sustainable full-time practice is as follows:
-All OOHs handled by COOP/deputising. Saturdays pro-rata
-Daily visits and availability for telephone advice
-7 surgeries, 2.5 hrs
-1 session for administration and non-GMS work
-1 session free for practice and personal development
-1 session at home
-7 weeks holiday/yr
-Sabbatical every 7yrs
Any thoughts?
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Mike Prentice
Birtley Medical Group, Durham Road, Birtley,
Co Durham, DH3 2QT
Tel 0191 410 3421, Fax 0191 410 9672
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