Description

The New GP Survival Guide is an up-to-date resource tool for all GPs new to UK primary care. The book is written in a practical style to help the reader through their daily life as a GP. The book is aimed primarily at the GP Registrar but also contains information for family doctors from abroad looking to work in the UK and doctors returning to general practice after a break.

Contents

Foreword by Roger Neighbour
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
UK GENERAL PRACTICE
1. Working in general practice
2. Working in the team
3. Working in the wider health service
GETTING STARTED
4. Starting at the practice
5. Contract and finances
6. Practical preparations for clinical work
CLINICAL WORK IN GENERAL PRACTICE
7. The consultation: survival tips for the new GP
8. Prescribing
9. Medical records and computers
10. Referrals
11. Investigations and results
12. Paperwork, certificates and benefits
13. Extras in the working day
14. Home visits
15. Out-of-hours work
EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT
16. Educational aspects of the GP registrar year
17. Summative assessment
18. The MRCGP exam
19. The video
20. Appraisal and revalidation
MEDICO-LEGAL ASPECTS OF GENERAL PRACTICE
21. Guidance for good professional practice
22. Clinical issues with legal stipulations
CAREER OPTIONS
23. Career options for general practitioners
Appendix 1: Useful websites
Appendix 2: Useful contacts