What's happening in the UK?

Abstract

In a publication of the British Government it is stated that in no other developed country has the primary care physician achieved such a central role; it not only recognised the central importance of the GP in the NHS but also the way in which it has held down the cost of health services as compared to other western countries. Different aspects of preventive medicine, the compulsary 3-year Vocational Training programme, the importance of general practitioners teaching and examining undergraduates, the multidisciplinary practice-based team, the GP's unique position to contribute to the planning and setting of priorities in hospital and health services, and the career earnings of the specialty of general practice.