There’s a stark contrast between a GP’s daily work and that of other doctors – and that’s because the personal and social problems our patients face are often engrained into our consults and projected onto us.  

We must manage these issues alongside the array of medical conditions they have. 

It is this closeness to our patients and the strife they face emotionally, socially, physically, mentally and financially that makes our role different to other specialists.  

It is also likely the very reason we bulk-bill at higher rates than other doctors.