RCGP chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne on GP retention, health inequalities and physician associates

In the first of three daily episodes we’re producing from the RCGP annual conference Emma speaks to college chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne.

Kamila talks about the RCGP council’s recent vote to oppose a role for physician associates in general practice, why funding for general practice needs to change to better reflect deprivation and the current challenges new GPs are facing finding work.

She also explains her views on whether the new Labour government will make a positive difference to general practice, what the college wants to see happen to improve GP retention and whether incentives for continuity of care are a good idea.

GPonline is the media partner for the RCGP annual conference, which takes place in Liverpool on 3-4 October. For all the latest news from the event visit www.gponline.com/rcgp

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These special episodes of Talking General Practice at the RCGP annual conference have been supported by Coppafeel!

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They educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual for them they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves. They provide resources and e-learning to health professionals to support them in encouraging breast awareness with their patients.

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This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.

Useful links

Full coverage from the RCGP annual conference

RCGP votes to oppose role for physician associates in general practice

Details of GP ARRS plans revealed in updated network contract DES

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