What are the Career Plans of GP Trainees and Newly Qualified General Practitioners in the UK? A National Online Survey

摘要: Aim: To conduct a national survey for the First5 GPs and GP trainees to see what their future career plans are, views on current issues in general practice, background of significant workforce problems practice. Method: Survey monkey was used create an online that distributed with help RCGP AiT bulletin through social media accounts. The links were also posted several Facebook groups, Twitter LinkedIn ran between 5th October 31st 2015. Results: 322 249 responses received from respectively, just over 60% 68% are either definitely or possibly considering move abroad where they feel there is better outlook most popular destinations Australia, Canada New Zealand, proportion not return UK. main reasons given early retirement workload, job related stress, government health care policies, working long hours, administrative work, high patient demand risk litigation. A majority do 7 day access practice good idea, think UK looking bleak NHS heading towards privatization, which against. Only about 18% would still apply GPVTS even if place, 34% consider other careers 47% recommend juniors. Conclusion: Government demands, unsustainable workload low morale contributing newly qualified numbers thinking leaving permanently, changing retiring early. They less likely There may need be urgent revie