Changing GP Partnerships Paper Available to Download
19th March 2009
The RCGP has released a new discussion paper
that examines the increasing lack of partnership opportunities for
GPs in the UK.
Written by RCGP Vice Chair Clare Gerada,
‘Changing Partnerships’ questions whether the shifting employment
landscape will ultimately diminish the role of the GP in the UK and
lead to fewer candidates choosing general practice as a career.
Until the late 1990s a partnership arrangement
with doctors working as self-employed contractors was the norm, but
the recent rise of salaried positions among younger GPs has led to
concerns over the future continuity and quality of patient care,
and specifically doctors’ personal and financial commitment to
their work in the community.
Members first read about the paper in the
March issue of RCGP News (left). Now, thanks to RCGP.org.uk it can
be found on our Discussion Documents section.