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Toby James Holland¹, M Smith², K King²

¹Academic Department of Militay General Practice, Research and Clinical Innovation, Defence Medical Directorate, HQ Surgeon General, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK toby.hlland634@mod.gov.uk.

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Summary

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UK Armed Forces General Practice has updated its role performance statement to reflect new geopolitical demands. This revised definition guides training for Defence General Practitioners (DGPs) with an expanded scope of practice.

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Adult psychiatry MEDICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING OCCUPATIONAL & INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE REHABILITATION MEDICINE TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Area of Science:

Military Medicine
General Practice
Healthcare Policy

Background:

Geopolitical shifts necessitate changes in UK Armed Forces medical services.
New operating models require agile, remote medical support.
Defence General Practices (DGPs) are vital for deployed forces.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the new Role Performance Statement (RPS) with the previous definition of a DGP.
To outline an updated model for DGP training and development.
To guide the evolution of the DGP clinical specialty.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of the new RPS and the 2012 DGP definition.
Development of a new model for DGP roles based on the Royal College of General Practitioners curriculum.
Identification of key themes for extended DGP scope of practice.

Main Results:

The RPS details an expanded scope of practice for DGPs beyond national standards.
A new model recharacterizes extended DGP roles into five core themes.
The updated model aligns with the Royal College of General Practitioners curriculum.

Conclusions:

The updated DGP model addresses evolving military medical needs.
The new framework supports the development of future Defence General Practitioners.
This provides a platform for educational interventions in military general practice.