Working With Others
The College in Scotland
works closely in partnership with a wide range of organisations in
order to jointly progress ideas and initiatives. These partnerships
are an essential part of developing robust health initiatives in
Scotland.
Working with patients and public
One of the most important partnerships
for the College and its membership is with patients. The College in
Scotland is committed to working in partnership with the public
where appropriate on decision-making, policy setting and developing
improved patient care. The College is proud of its role in
continually taking forward initiatives to develop and ensure the
best possible doctor/patient relationship.
Working with government
The College in Scotland is
actively working with the Scottish Parliament, the Health Committee
and individual MSPs on specific issues in relation to the quality
of general practice as well as providing support and advice (as
required) on ideas relating to education, quality and
standards.
In addition, the College
in Scotland works with the Scottish Government in a number of
forums. The College is actively taking forward a number of
initiatives in conjunction with the Government (and general
practice) but links informally with individuals to provide advice
and support, when required.
Working with other primary care
organisation
RCGP Scotland values the
opportunity of working with other primary care organisations to
develop the primary care agenda in Scotland.
Working with Scottish General Practitioners Committee
(SGPC)
The College in Scotland
has a close working relationship with the Scottish General
Practitioners Committee (SGPC) as issues of common interest can be
taken forward most effectively together. SGPC is a sub-committee of
the British Medical Association (BMA) tasked with looking after the
terms and conditions of service of general practitioners. The
College will not usually get involved directly in this area,
although we have an interest in on-going developments because of
their impact on the environment in which general practitioners
provide care for their patients. The College itself is more
concerned with quality and standards of care, as well as the
personal and continuing development of general practitioners. As
such, there is great benefit in working most effectively
together.
Working with policy developers
RCGP Scotland has useful
working relationships with a number of organisations in taking
forward health-related initiatives in Scotland. In addition to the
organisations outlined below, the College interacts with Medical
Directors of Primary Care Trusts and Professors of General
Practice.
The Academy of Royal Colleges
and Faculties in Scotland
NHS Health Scotland
NHS Education for Scotland (NES)
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (QIS)
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
(SIGN)
Scottish
School of Primary Care (SSPC)