New Roles in General Practice and Primary Care

What are the new roles in primary care, and what do they mean for healthcare professionals? In this straightforward guide, experienced GP and educator, Dr Clare Etherington, explains how health professions can make the most of the skills for all the new people working in and with UK primary care to improve continuity of care and health equity.

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A practical guide that showcases the diverse range of roles within the UKprimary healthcare system.

The new roles in primary care, such asparamedics and mental health practitioners, are not well understood by medical professionals or patients. This book discusses the full range of current roles and suggestions about how best to support them working within the primary care team to deliver safe, efficient, compassionate primary care. It also includes a wealth of case studies that highlight best practices and shows how common challenges in provision of care can be better handled, making thisa must-read for GPs, other NHS doctors, allied healthcare professionals, service commissioners, andpatients who want to understand who is supporting their care.