Pulse launches major project to get GP trainee views
Pulse has launched its first ever survey solely for trainees in a bid to gauge the career intentions of the next generation of GPs.
The survey has been designed by an editorial board of trainees, which has been convened ahead of a special issue for trainees.
One trainee will receive a prize of a year’s supply of pizza from their favourite restaurant, to share with friends and colleagues.
The NHS does not collect data on how many trainees end up working in general practice following qualification, and Pulse’s survey is intended to provide some clarity on the future workforce.
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Jandoc | GP Partner/Principal13 Jun 2017 10:01am
Something isn't right with these figures, presumably its 5.4 billion for 300,000 patients, which adds up to around £2000 per patient per year, which is current spending. Let's hope its linked to inflation otherwise they're doomed!
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Meg | GP Partner/Principal13 Jun 2017 10:14pm
I wouldn't touch that with a barge pole. It all goes t*ts up and you're on your own. Don't expect the CCG to come and rescue you...
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Sensible GP | GP Partner/Principal14 Jun 2017 1:14am
Its people like you who put all new graduates off general practice. You can't see solutions or opportunities if it hits you in the face. Youre negative, cynical and extremely antagonistic. You probably choose into the wrong career hence the miserablity !! It might actually surprise you that there is lot of doctors who enjoy medicine, enjoy looking after their patients from cradle to grave, welcome the satisfying yet challenging environment and that being a doctor and a GP isn't a 9-5 job but a vocation.
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GPUK | #NOT ANSWERED#14 Jun 2017 3:09am
Risky and enslaving as a commitment especially working with trusts or private corporates.
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Unscepted | GP Partner/Principal14 Jun 2017 7:41am
Feel suicidal and itching to bury yourself into another stinking shitsand, go for it. Obamacare is dead, Cameroncare never got off the ground but May do so if the Hunt for naïve volunteers is successful. Only staying afloat will be a problem as the Cameron himself did not survive his own folly and arrogance.
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Malcolm Ridgway | GP Partner/Principal14 Jun 2017 8:46am
There are risks and opportunities with any change. GPs can work with other providers and commissioners to decide their future - including a good work life balance. However they need to be pro-active and have a seat at the negotiating table otherwise yes anyone and everyone will try to sort out your problems.
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Unscepted | GP Partner/Principal14 Jun 2017 12:12pm
It's voluntary when you contract but when rigor mortis sets in, believe me, it's going to be only involuntary jerks till the proteins begin to denaturate. Once you are in you can't volunteer out of the MCP though some might try to convince you otherwise.So think....is it worthwhile? Are you, who has been at the negotiating table for years, ever going to be heeded? No pep talk, time for an open mind.
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Macdonalds medicine | Locum GP02 Jul 2017 8:07am
Might be interesting to look at those within their first 5 yrs of qualification to see how it panned out for them.... intention and actuality can be quite different
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Dr Sam Izdat | GP Partner/Principal03 Jul 2017 9:32am
A medical student at our practice told us that 1 out of 120 students intended to go into General Practice . They intended to do it in the army.
So medical students would rather do a tour of Afghanistan than UK primary care .
How can we make GP more attractive than Helmand province?
Still having done the grind for 11 years I can
understand the attractions of Jalallabad . ( in 1842 )
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IDGAF | Salaried GP03 Jul 2017 2:53pm
Sam Izdat @ 9.32am.
"Sucking dust in Helmand,
Dug in to Lashkar Gar
Where the local weed and opium
Beat any British bar......"
Something to mull over.
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