The Midas touch?

Abstract

Objective - To test the hypothesis that GP trainees are worth their weight in gold. Design - Data collected from 100 consecutive patients analysed with reference to practice statistics, fees, and allowances. Setting - General practice, Edinburgh. Results - In the year April 1992 to April 1993 the trainee saw 3439 patients, who were worth over £18,000 in capitation fees. The training grant is £4570, the trainee performed child health surveillance worth £1000, and items of service fees earned more than £8500. The trainee brought over £31000 into the practice in one year. Conclusion - Trainees are (almost) worth their weight in gold.