Tutorial 6: General Practice Live

Question 1

How are GP practices run?

Answer 1

• Run as a small business
• The practice holds a contract with the NHS to provide NHS services
• Contract targets updated annually
• Last major renegotiation was General Medical Services Contract in 2004

Question 2

Types of GP?

Answer 2

Partner
Locum
Salaried

Question 3

Roles of a GP?

Answer 3

• Acute treatment
• Chronic management of disease
• Initial assessment and transfer to secondary care
• Paperwork
• Meetings, training and education
• Shift-work for out-of-hours service
• Special interests