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So after 3/4 months I've finished a short term contract providing FCP for a group of GP's. Thought I'd share my thoughts on here.
The positives:
The positives:
It's a great opportunity.
I've found that being the first person on a persons contact seems to come with some trust.
Sitting behind a referral in an MSK service often means the patient hasn't chose 'you' rather your the consequence of a skepticism that needs exploring.
I've found that being the first person on a persons contact seems to come with some trust.
Sitting behind a referral in an MSK service often means the patient hasn't chose 'you' rather your the consequence of a skepticism that needs exploring.
In FCP that's not really the case and it shows in the vibe of the conversation. There's less of a dance. When I ask the ?: "How can I help?" it seems to mean more.
In primary care at times patient's have been fed so much bull you it's exhausting unpick the damage.
In primary care at times patient's have been fed so much bull you it's exhausting unpick the damage.
There's less of that in FCP, for obvious reasons.
One thing I really liked was the chance the frame MSK care as an opportunity to improve their and their joints health. Of course this can be achieved at any point but it just seemed easier.
One thing I really liked was the chance the frame MSK care as an opportunity to improve their and their joints health. Of course this can be achieved at any point but it just seemed easier.
Documentation.
Jheez it's easier! I'm not 100% sure why but it is easier. Every job I've had has so many pages and tick boxes. FCT was just: document the narrative well, where you've explored concerning features and measures you've taken.
Just seems more logical.
Jheez it's easier! I'm not 100% sure why but it is easier. Every job I've had has so many pages and tick boxes. FCT was just: document the narrative well, where you've explored concerning features and measures you've taken.
Just seems more logical.
Cause for concern:
As an FCP, particularly if you're rehab centric, if you're referring into a service providing long stints of passive care you may struggle not trying to be all things to all men.
I've been reminded as to how bad physio can be.
As an FCP, particularly if you're rehab centric, if you're referring into a service providing long stints of passive care you may struggle not trying to be all things to all men.
I've been reminded as to how bad physio can be.
The identity of the profession is stretched so far our colleagues, understandably, seem to struggle to know what we do and what FCP is.
That's all I can think of right now. Sure I'll add more. Guinness I heard.
