New RCGP chair Dr Victoria Tzortziou Brown on how to restore joy and pride in general practice
Talking General PracticeShow Notes
Emma speaks to the new chair of the Royal College of GPs Dr Victoria Tzortziou Brown, who took on the post at the end of November.
Victoria is the first international medical graduate to chair the college and has worked as a GP in East London for 20 years.
In this conversation, Victoria sets out her priorities for her time as chair, including defining the role of general practice in a changing healthcare system, tackling workload pressures and ensuring new technology supports GPs in practice - and why the college is running a consultation with members on these key issues.
She explains why she wants to bring hope back to the profession and help make general practice a sustainable and fulfilling career once again and highlights the importance of the college championing continuity of care as part of this.
Victoria also talks about the college's relationship with the government, her views on plans for a neighbourhood NHS and the current jobs crisis facing GPs, as well as the college's ongoing campaign to secure better visa rights for IMG GP registrars.
This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.
Useful links Details of the RCGP consultation on its key priorities Low pay could force IMG GPs to quit UK, doctors warn Quarter of GPs use AI but 'wild west' rollout sparks safety fears Nuffield Trust/RCGP report on how GPs are using AI
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