Future rests with GPs

doi:10.1136/bmj.d2890

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David W Jones, GP adviser on children and family services1

¹NHS North of Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 9AA, UK

david.jones3{at}nhs.net

Concerns about the competency of GPs in managing health problems in children are not new,1 but with the onset of GP commissioning the requirement to address them is urgent. The first step is for general practice as a profession to recognise its important role in the health and welfare of children. Then two things …