NB Hot Topics Podcast Hot Topics Interview: Dr Claire Fuller, GP & Primary Care Medical Director for NHS England
Nov 15, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Claire Fuller—a GP, author of the influential Fuller Stocktake report, and primary care medical director for NHS England—shares her journey in healthcare. She reflects on her family's legacy in general practice and the challenges she's faced in the NHS. The conversation explores the significance of the Fuller Stocktake report, emphasizing the need for integrated care teams to tackle health inequalities. Dr. Fuller also addresses the impact of recent governmental changes on the future of community-centered healthcare.
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Family Inspiration
- Dr. Fuller's family has a history in general practice, inspiring her career path.
- Her childhood GP, Dr. Brown, served as a strong role model.
Career Journey
- After moving to Northumberland, Dr. Fuller practiced single-handed general practice, experiencing unique challenges and rewards.
- She later returned to Surrey, developing a portfolio career due to family circumstances.
Stocktake Report Overview
- The Fuller Stocktake report, written for ICS chief executives, highlighted the overvaluing of access over continuity in primary care.
- It proposed integrated neighborhood teams to restore general practice's focus on holistic community care.