RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Acute medicine – an alternative take
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 26
OP 27
DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.11-1-26
VO 11
IS 1
A1 Michael Houghton
YR 2011
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/11/1/26.abstract
AB This article explores the role of a GP with a special interest in acute medicine working with secondary care. The reasons why such a role may be helpful are outlined. Philosophies within primary and secondary care are explored and system changes explained. It is argued that while the primary/secondary care interface is widening, objectives on both sides are the same. It is suggested that future training programmes should allow enough flexibility for this role to evolve.