title: Management and recruitment of general practitioners with special interests: roles and responsibilities of primary care organisations.
abstract: WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN IN THIS AREA • Special Interest posts are being developed to help meet targets for patient care. • Planning, is haphazard and varied. • Many issues are unaddressed. WHAT THIS WORK ADDS • There is a dichotomy of interest between planning by primary care organizations, for example, in the setting of disciplines needed, and funding levels and sources. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH • Research is needed to demonstrate whether such posts fulfil expectations without adversely affecting healthcare in other areas. • Appraisal and continuing professional development issues need to be addressed at a national level.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Coombe
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pitts
keywords: career development; educational management; general practice; general practitioners