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<p>General practitioners are responsible for ensuring their own clinical knowledge, including for MSK and rheumatic conditions, remains up-to-date and for identifying learning needs as part of their continuing professional development. This activity should include taking account of new research and developments in guidance, such as that produced by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), to ensure that they can continue to provide high quality care to all patients.</p><p>All United Kingdom registered doctors are expected to meet the professional standards set out in the Good Medical Practice (GMC). In 2012 the GMC introduced revalidation which supports doctors in regularly reflecting on how they can develop or improve their practice, gives patients confidence doctors are up to date with their practice and promotes improved quality of care by driving improvements in clinical governance.</p><p>We remain committed to growing and diversifying the general practice workforce, through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme. Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and practices have recruited over 29,000 additional staff including first contact physiotherapists and occupational therapists, hitting the Government's target to recruit 26,000 a year ahead of the March 2024 target. These practitioners can help with the diagnosis, treatment and management MSK and rheumatic conditions.</p> |