The Audio Long Read From the archive: ‘In my 30 years as a GP, the profession has been horribly eroded’
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Mar 5, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Claire Gerada, a well-respected GP with 30 years of experience, shares her poignant reflections on the erosion of the medical profession. She candidly critiques how the focus on hospitals has compromised community care, leading to detachment from patients. Claire reminisces about her treasured home visits, emphasizing the emotional connections that have dwindled. With an eye on the future, she advocates for innovative care models to restore continuity and quality in general practice, urging a rethinking of healthcare priorities.
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A Day On-Call
- Clare Gerada recounts her demanding last on-call shift as a GP, filled with home visits to diverse patients.
- She describes treating rashes, COVID, and certifying deaths, highlighting the increased complexity of cases.
Loss of Connection
- Gerada reflects on changes in patient care, noting the loss of personal connection due to increased patient volume and wider catchment areas.
- She feels like an impersonal gig worker, unlike earlier in her career.
Tears of Exhaustion
- Gerada shares her emotional response to the changes in general practice, crying from exhaustion and helplessness after her last shift.
- She emphasizes that her sadness stems from how impersonal her job has become.