Doctors (GP's)

To become a GP, you must excel in reading and mathematics. Medical courses at university are highly competitive and typically require top grades. Additionally, GPs rely on various computer programs for patient records, making digital skills essential.

Being a GP means working well with others and being flexible, whether in a hospital or a GP surgery. Medicine can be very stressful, and things change quickly so resilience is key.

Mistakes can be serious, so GPs must take responsibility for their patients and colleagues. But they also need to be understanding and listen to patients' problems, not just be good at the technical stuff. It's a job that combines pressure and empathy.

During their career, doctors learn some crucial skills:

• Attention to Detail: They ask patients many questions and maintain accurate records to understand the issues and avoid mistakes with medications.
• Effective Communication: Doctors often send letters to other medical professionals, so they must explain things clearly and keep everyone informed.
• Problem-Solving: They diagnose and address various medical problems and emergencies they encounter.
• Staying Positive: Doctors provide support during both joyous moments, like childbirth, and challenging times, such as helping someone with a serious illness.

The NHS, our national health system, is pretty complex and filled with rules and paperwork. GPs, or family doctors, have to figure out how to work with the NHS, their clinic staff, and other important groups.

Here's what they do:

GPs send their patients to specialists and manage what happens next, like handling tricky diagnoses.

• GP's run their clinics like small businesses, taking care of staff, medicines, and making sure they get paid for their work.
• They also team up with different groups, from social services to the police and health charities.
• Some clinics are managed by local groups and have budgets for patient care, bills, and safety gear. They get checked by the Care Quality Commission to make sure they're doing a good job. Some clinics are private, and some have pharmacies for medicines.

And then there are big companies like BUPA that run lots of clinics to make money. When it's time to retire, the pharmacies in these clinics can be worth a lot.

In professions like medicine, ensuring that professionals are well-trained is of utmost importance since it can literally be a matter of life and death. For General Practitioners (GPs), making accurate diagnoses and providing correct treatments is vital, which is why Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is crucial.

CPD helps doctors stay updated on new medical developments, relevant laws, and the most effective methods to care for their patients.