Crammer's Corner Health and finance as a general practice trainee

摘要

The 2019 General Medical Council (GMC) survey initial findings demonstrate that over a third of GP trainees do not know who to speak to in the workplace about their health and well-being concerns. Compared with the general population and other professional groups, doctors have always had higher rates of suicide, particularly in female doctors. While rates of untreated or undertreated depression, bipolar disorder or substance misuse are similar to the general population, specific risk factors, such as GMC involvement, complaints and a lack of support structure around doctors, are significant. The GMC has published guidance for doctors entitled 'Manage your health'. This document explores when health concerns require referral to the GMC, to ensure that fitness to practice is not affected and enabling doctors to practice safely. The GMC website is easy to navigate if trainees need to refer themselves or another doctor that they are concerned about. The GMC has also published a booklet called 'Your health matters', with practical tips and sources of support for doctors.