RCGP Curriculum - 1 Being a General Practitioner
This section of our curriculum guide refers to statement 1, Being a General Practitioner, produced by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
The core curriculum statement defines the key learning outcomes for the discipline of general practice, and the skills required to practice medicine as a GP in the UK. The domains listed in the core statement describe the fundamental aspects of general practice and provide the framework for the whole curriculum.
Here we have collated key articles from our journals to help you meet the curriculum requirements in this area.
PRIMARY CARE MANAGEMENT
- How to... Prescribe professionally and safely
- Practice dilemma - A prescription for steroid eye drops
- Consultation skills - Telephone consultations
- Consultation skills - Telephone consultations
- Consultation skills - Consultations with anxious patients
- Consultation skills - Consultations with anxious patients
- Medico-legal - Dealing with an amorous patient
- Emergency medicine - Pre-hospital emergency care
PERSON-CENTRED CARE
Scientific problem-solving skills
Additional Information

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- Government department sessions (where BMA 'Treasury rate' is accepted)
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