Show Notes
Emma speaks to Dr Nada Khan, a GP in Exeter and clinical lecturer in general practice at Exeter University, about her recent study on GP retention.
In this conversation, Nada explains how GP workload has become increasingly intense, fragmented, and risk-laden, and she describes the impact of hybrid access models and moral distress on GPs - all of which is causing experienced doctors to cut back on sessions they work or leave the profession altogether.
She also highlights the critical factors that help GPs stay in practice, including the importance of continuity of care, supportive practice teams, and establishing clear workload boundaries .
And Nada describes what national policymakers need to understand to address the retention crisis among mid-to-late career GPs, and the practical changes individual practices can make on the ground to support their staff.
This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.
Useful links
Sustaining a career in general practice: A qualitative study of experienced GPs in South West England Advice and guidance 'ping-pong' fuelling the GP retention crisis Viewpoint: Why experienced GPs are leaving the NHS and how we can keep them
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