Today, we’re speaking to Dr Andrew McClarey, who works as a GP and Education co-ordinator Lead for General Practice in the Scottish Centre for Simulation and Clinical Human Factors.
Title of paper: “Quick wins” vs “eating the frog”: Exploring general practitioners’ prioritisation dilemmas
Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2025.0628
Link to tactical decision making games: https://archive.johs.org.uk/article/doi/10.54531/svvw4195
This is the first study to look at the factors which experienced GPs consider when prioritising their acute workload. Several themes have emerged which highlight the importance of prioritisation training in General Practice. These themes could be used to teach prioritisation decision making to GP registrars or in the creation of continuing professional development resources for experienced GPs.
