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Continuing education in general practice in England and Wales.
The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|September 1, 1974
Summary
General practitioners in England and Wales prefer intensive continuing education courses. However, they face challenges with course information dissemination and obtaining locum cover for attendance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- General Practice
Background:
- Continuing professional development is crucial for general practitioners.
- Effective information dissemination and logistical support are essential for educational participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the continuing education preferences and challenges faced by general practitioner principals in England and Wales in 1970.
Main Methods:
- A random sample of 9.5% of general practitioner principals in England and Wales were surveyed.
- A response rate of 53% was achieved.
Main Results:
- Respondents favored long, intensive continuing education courses.
- Significant difficulties were reported in obtaining information about national courses.
- 32% of respondents experienced challenges in securing locum tenens (temporary substitute) physicians for course attendance.
Conclusions:
- The findings highlight a need for improved systems for disseminating information on continuing education opportunities.
- Barriers to attending courses, such as locum cover, require addressing to support general practitioner professional development.
- The presence of postgraduate medical centers positively influences local educational activities.