This week Emma speaks to Dr Iain Morrison, chair of the BMA Scotland GP committee Scotland, about the critical challenges facing general practice in Scotland.

In this conversation Iain explains some of the challenges general practice in Scotland is facing as a result of problems with the 2018 GP contract, the impact of underfunding, and the growing crisis in the GP job market.

He explains what needs to happen to address these issues and the prospect of GPs in Scotland taking industrial action in the coming year unless the government takes steps to increase funding – and discusses why GP practices should adopt the BMA safe working guidance.

This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.

Useful links

BMA safe workload guidance for GPs in Scotland

'Devastated' practices lay off staff after five-figure premises cost hike - GPonline story about the premises problems facing practices in Lothian

GP practices in Scotland promised £10.5m to boost capacity

Scottish GPs call for national fix to help IMG doctors secure visas

Two thirds of Scottish GPs ready to disrupt services through industrial action

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