PPG FAQ
What is the Patient
Partnership
Group?
The Patient Partnership Group (PPG), established in 1983,
is a body which the College uses to maintain its links with
patients and their concerns, in an attempt to ensure that the views
of patients are taken into account in the development of general
practice. The Group comprises of general practitioners and lay
members and advises the College on a range of medical issues. The
majority of the group are lay people, as is the chairperson.
How does the Patient Partnership Group operate?
The PPG meets four times a year, as well as meeting with other
College Patients' groups annually. It contributes to College
working parties, documents and official responses to outside
bodies, as well as initiating debates within the College by raising
issues of concern. There are also PPG representatives on most of
the working groups within the College. Lay Members act as lay
assessors for Fellowship by Assessment. Details of previous PPG
meetings can be found on the College website.
Has it produced any guidelines or documents?
The guidance document Removal of Patients from GP’s Lists:
Guidance for College Members was prepared by the PPG, and endorsed
by College Council; aimed at minimising the distress to patients
and general practitioners when the doctor-patient relationship
irreparably breaks down.
How can the Patient Partnership Group be
contacted?
If you would like more information about any aspect of the
Patient Partnership Group, please email ppg@rcgp.org.uk.