GP Wellbeing

General practitioners need to care for themselves.

General practice requires a culture of safety where a balance is struck between being accountable to the patient and being supportive of GPs identifying personal and professional needs. A “no blame” policy is essential for this to occur.

General practitioners’ wellbeing is important: it impacts on GP performance, patient health outcomes, and GP recruitment and retention.

Government and non-government bodies should be committed to reducing compliance processes and costs through effective integration and management of processes.

General practice needs to be funded to cover costs not associated with direct patient care.

An appropriate body should monitor ongoing general practice requirements and associated compliance costs.

GPs need to know how to manage legal and safety risks effectively and efficiently.