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General practitioner registrars' views about a career in general practice

R Rowsell1, M Morgan, J Sarangi

  • 1Department of Social Medicine, University of Bristol.

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

General practitioner registrars remain interested in a career in general practice, but express significant concerns about workload, out-of-hours duties, and professional autonomy. Addressing these issues is crucial for the future popularity of general practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Career Development

Background:

  • Declining morale and trainee numbers in general practice raise concerns about its career appeal.
  • Investigating the factors influencing general practice career choices is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the career intentions of general practitioner registrars.
  • To identify key factors influencing their career decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous postal questionnaire distributed to 138 general practitioner registrars in South West England in June 1993.
  • Collected quantitative and qualitative data on career preferences and influencing factors.
  • Assessed the popularity of different general practice work aspects.

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Main Results:

  • 96% of 101 respondents (73% return rate) expressed interest in a general practice career.
  • Registrars value continuity of care and a holistic approach but are concerned about workload, out-of-hours duties, and professional autonomy.
  • Key concerns include fear of litigation (99%), desire to eliminate 24-hour cover (72%), and importance of leisure time (91%).

Conclusions:

  • General practitioner registrars show interest in the field but harbor significant concerns and uncertainties about their future careers.
  • The future popularity of general practice hinges on addressing these concerns and clarifying the profession's direction.