4.1 Management in Primary Care
This section of our curriculum guide refers to statement 4.1, Management in Primary Care, produced by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
Practices are increasing in size and complexity and it is essential that GPs understand the organisational context in which they work. They need to be able to operate effectively within a team, and in collaboration with a variety of other professionals.
Through teamwork, taking on managerial responsibility, and demonstrating leadership skills, GPs should be able to ensure the best possible outcome for their patients within the resources available.
Here we have collated key articles from our journals to help you meet the curriculum requirements in this area.
Latest articles

Starting as a GP partner: Working with the practice team and your CPD
In the third part of this three-part guide, Dr Tillmann Jacobi looks at working with...

Starting as a GP partner: Ensuring the new partnership is a success
In the second part of this three-part guide, Dr Tillmann Jacobi provides some tips...

Starting as a GP partner: Getting to know your practice
In this three-part guide for new GP partners, Dr Tillmann Jacobi provides some practical...

Practice dilemma: Bruises on a teenage girl
A young patient refuses to discuss suspicious bruising. What should you do?

Medico-legal: Decisions in end of life care
Medical Protection Society medico-legal adviser Dr Jo Galvin outlines the key steps...

Medico-legal: Managing your online reputation
Medico-legal adviser Dr Richenda Tisdale explains how to monitor patient feedback...

Consulting skills: Meaningful consultations
Professor Rodger Charlton writes about getting the balance right in a 10-minute consultation.

Practising as a GP in a rural area
Professor Rodger Charlton discusses the challenges faced by GPs practising in rural...

Developing a medical writing career
Professor Rodger Charlton considers how to combine GP work with a writing career.

Medico-legal: Unfit for court certificates
MPS medico-legal adviser Dr Dan Kremer discusses requests for an unfit for court...

How to avoid procrastination
Dr Mehul Mathukia presents some practical tips for prioritising work and getting...

Medico-legal: Five tips for dealing with demand for appointments
MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Beverley Ward discusses how to run your appointments...