GP induction and refresher and retainer schemes: are they cost-effective?

Harris, Michael; Morison, Jim; Main, Paul

doi:10.3399/bjgp14x676582

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“…A cost-effectiveness analysis published in the BJGP suggested that the cost of the Induction and Refresher Scheme was £1240 per expected subsequent year of work, compared to £4430 for the GP Retention Scheme, and much less than the £11 600 per year cost of the GP training scheme, so these schemes operate at a cost many will argue is worth paying to retain a skilled workforce. 5 This analysis didn't look at the direct retention effects of these schemes, or the cost-effectiveness of some of the newer initiatives, so in order to understand their effects they do need close evaluation.…”

Section: National Costs and A Loss Of Investmentmentioning

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How much does a GP cost?

Khan¹

2023

Br J Gen Pract

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Can you put a price on producing a GP? Producing and packaging a fresh-out-of-training GP will accumulate costs at the individual and societal level. In an era where difficulties in GP recruitment and retention are having significant impacts on the workforce, will knowing the 'value' of a GP give us any clues as to the projected cost in terms of loss to the system if that GP eventually leaves the NHS?

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Section: National Costs and A Loss Of Investmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

How much does a GP cost?

Khan¹

2023

Br J Gen Pract

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“…The lack of meaningful reimbursement was also a barrier, although a cost-benefit analysis of London data suggests adequate reimbursement would not be costly, particularly when compared to the £400 000 it costs to train a new GP. 10 We have a workforce crisis. Female GP trainees outnumber males, and females are more likely to have a career break.…”

Section: Evaluation 2009 To 2014mentioning

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The GP Induction and Refresher scheme: reflections from doctors

Bhatti¹,

Waqar²

2015

Br J Gen Pract

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The GP retainer scheme: report of a national survey

Lockyer

Young

Main

et al. 2014

Education for Primary Care

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The current context of organisational change and new working patterns, together with the high cost of medical training, mean it is of vital importance that the NHS retains its trained workforce. The GP retainer scheme supports doctors who for reasons of personal circumstance are restricted in their ability to compete for employment in medicine, and aims to facilitate the retention of their skills and confidence. This national study evaluates the experiences and views of current and past GP retainers and provides a rigorous assessment of the retainer scheme. It is a mixed method study: an online questionnaire was completed by 318 current and ex-retainers across the UK; follow-up telephone interviews were conducted with 30 respondents. The study finds that the GP retainer scheme is effective in retaining GPs through times of transition and provides evidence to support the continuing funding of the scheme across the UK. The scheme is beneficial for doctors who also have a role in caring for young children and is also highly valued by a minority of GP retainers who are using it to return to work after illness, or to practice in a more limited role, due to chronic illness or disability. This study found variations in the implementation of the educational entitlement which is fundamental to the scheme. A minority of retainers experienced problems with the implementation of the scheme and recommendations are made for improvements.

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GP induction and refresher and retainer schemes: are they cost-effective?

Cited by 3 publications

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How much does a GP cost?

How much does a GP cost?

The GP Induction and Refresher scheme: reflections from doctors

The GP retainer scheme: report of a national survey

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