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Guide: Navigating bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment in the general practice workplace

This guide provides clear, practical advice for addressing inappropriate workplace behaviour in general practice, in line with the Respect@Work legislation taking effect in 2025. It covers identifying bullying—including upward bullying—clarifying responsibilities in enforcing zero-tolerance policies, and managing performance within a respectful and lawful framework.

Date reviewed: 23 October 2025

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Guide: Vocational Training Placements

For convenience, you can read through this resource here, or use the pdf tools at the top of the document to download and / or print the file. GPSA invites member input into the development of this draft guide so that the final, co-designed product can be a true example of best practice supports for the practice managers facilitating high quality vocational training placements in general practice. 

Please email Jen Flakemore with any comments about this guide.

Date reviewed: 21 October 2025

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Guide: Health Needs of People with Intersex Variations

This guide focuses on understanding the healthcare needs of individuals with intersex variations, providing valuable insights into the unique challenges they face. It offers practical advice for healthcare professionals to ensure inclusive and sensitive care for people with intersex variations.

For convenience, you can read through this resource here, or use the pdf tools at the top of the document to download and / or print the file. 

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Date reviewed: 24 October 2025

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Guide:Teaching Professionalism in General Practice

This guide on teaching professionalism in general practice focuses on equipping supervisors with the tools to mentor future general practitioners (GPs) effectively. It emphasises practical approaches to instilling key values like responsibility, ethical practice, and patient-centered care.

For convenience, you can read through this resource here, or use the pdf tools at the top of the document to download and / or print the file. 

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Date reviewed: 28 October 2025

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Guide: Helping Your Registrar Plan Their Learning

Effective planning is the cornerstone of quality medical supervision, helping supervisors and registrars align goals and expectations for successful learning outcomes. This guide offers valuable tools and strategies to structure and optimise the planning process in supervision.

For convenience, you can read through this resource here, or use the pdf tools at the top of the document to download and / or print the file. This guide should be read in conjunction with the GPSA ‘Practice-Based Teaching’ guide.

Date reviewed: 14 November 2025

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Guide: Team Leadership in General Practice

The Team Leadership in General Practice Guide offers insights into effective leadership strategies within general practice teams. It covers key aspects such as fostering collaboration, managing teams, and providing high-quality supervision to improve patient care and team performance.

For convenience, you can read through this resource here, or use the pdf tools at the top of the document to download and / or print the file.

Date reviewed: 28 October 2025

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Guide: Supervision in After-hours Environments

This guide offers best practices and strategies for supervision in after-hours environments, ensuring high-quality care and support for medical professionals. It outlines key challenges, responsibilities, and solutions for effective after-hours supervision in healthcare settings.

For convenience, you can read through this resource here, or use the pdf tools at the top of the document to download and / or print the file.

Date reviewed: 28 October 2025

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Guide: Rational Prescribing in General Practice

The Rational Prescribing Guide provides essential principles and strategies to support safe and effective medication prescribing in general practice. It aims to improve decision-making and patient outcomes by promoting responsible use of medicines.

For convenience, you can read through this resource here, or use the pdf tools at the top of the document to download and / or print the file.

Date reviewed: 17 March 2026

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Guide: Giving Effective Feedback in General Practice

This guide provides insights into offering constructive feedback within general practice environments. It emphasises the importance of effective communication to foster professional growth.

For convenience, you can read through this resource here, or use the pdf tools at the top of the document to download and / or print the file.

Date reviewed: 23 October 2025

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Guide: Managing Uncertainty in General Practice

This guide provides insights into managing uncertainty in general practice by offering strategies and frameworks to handle the unpredictable nature of healthcare. It emphasises the importance of support, reflection, and continuous learning.
For convenience, you can read through this resource here, or use the pdf tools at the top of the document to download and / or print the file.

Date reviewed: 24 October 2025

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