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Why standards?

The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners

|November 1, 1978

Summary

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General practice revival in the 1950s stemmed from the College, vocational training, and postgraduate centers. Future growth hinges on general practitioners developing their own clinical standards.

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Area of Science:

Medical Practice
General Practice
Healthcare Policy

Background:

The early 1950s marked a critical period for general practice.
Key developments included the establishment of the College, introduction of vocational training, and creation of postgraduate medical centers.
These factors contributed significantly to the revival of general practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To reflect on the historical developments in general practice.
To identify future directions for the specialty.
To advocate for the self-governance of clinical standards in general practice.

Main Methods:

Personal reflection on formative experiences.
Historical analysis of key developments in general practice during the 1950s.

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Argumentative reasoning for the development of clinical standards.

Main Results:

The foundation of the College, vocational training, and postgraduate medical centers were pivotal in reviving general practice.
The next significant evolution for general practice is anticipated to be the development of clinical standards.
There is a strong opinion that general practitioners should lead the development of these standards.

Conclusions:

The revival of general practice was significantly influenced by specific initiatives in the 1950s.
The future advancement of general practice is closely linked to the establishment of robust clinical standards.
Self-regulation of clinical standards by general practitioners is proposed as the optimal approach for the specialty's progression.