GPwSIs and ITPs in general practice: a case study in gynaecology

摘要

General practice offers career opportunities which embrace both generalist and specialist elements and many GPs naturally develop a sub-speciality allied to primary care. The development of GPs with special interests (GPwSIs) was heralded by the publication of The NHS Plan: A Plan for Investment, A Plan for Reform.1 The key messages were the creation of 1000 specialist GPs taking referrals from GP colleagues, the transfer of hospital out-patient services to the primary care setting, and greater liaison between GPs and secondary care doctors.