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It's interesting that the authors propagate the myth that NHS GPs earn more than NHS specialists. This is in fact untrue given that the figures on GP earnings include earnings from all sources and most importantly are before a 14% deduction for employer's superannuation and defence organisation subscriptions. Given that these last two items make up to over £20k GP wages are somewhat lower than those quoted in the mainstream media.
Re: The primary care physician shortage
It's interesting that the authors propagate the myth that NHS GPs earn more than NHS specialists. This is in fact untrue given that the figures on GP earnings include earnings from all sources and most importantly are before a 14% deduction for employer's superannuation and defence organisation subscriptions. Given that these last two items make up to over £20k GP wages are somewhat lower than those quoted in the mainstream media.
Competing interests: I am an NHS GP