How to choose a new partner in general practice.

Area of Science:

• General Practice
• Psychometrics
• Human Resources

Background:

• Recruiting suitable partners is crucial for general practice success.
• Traditional selection methods may not fully assess candidate-practice fit.
• Understanding internal practice dynamics is key to effective recruitment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To offer guidance on selecting new general practice partners.
• To explore the utility of psychometric assessments in this process.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive case study of one general practice in Bristol.
• Involvement of a psychologist for psychometric assessments.
• Assessment of both existing partners and candidates.

Main Results:

• Psychometric assessments facilitated partner selection.
• Pre-interview assessments provided insights into practice dynamics and partner personalities.
• External assessment alongside partner evaluation enhanced confidence and reduced errors.

Conclusions:

• General practices should consider psychometric assessments for partner selection.
• This approach can improve recruitment accuracy and practice stability.