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- Page navigation anchor for My experience of multiple training practices and possible lessons for implementationMy experience of multiple training practices and possible lessons for implementationSabey and Hardy's paper on the views of newly qualified GPs points the way towards a customer-led future for GP training that has been needed since vocational training was first organised. I was fortunate to experience four different training practices during my training in the three year Mid-Sussex VTS scheme during the 1970s, and I hope the following comments might inform future developments.GP posts took place at the beginning and the end of the formal three year scheme. Without at least three months general practice at the start it would have been very difficult to understand the significance of the hospital placements and university course.The true meaning of routine continuity of care in general practice is difficult to understand until you have worked with the same patient for at least three years. The principles can be taught, and occasionally experienced, but not consistently with a full range of family types. Attachments to several GPs helped me to copy the best habits from each, and avoid the worst (I hope!)When I became GP Course Organiser my wish to broaden trainees experience was blocked by the preference of trainers for a deep personal commitment from one trainee. This helped their practices reduce the upheaval and training needed at the start of the trainee placement. Trainers and trainees valued their deep one-to-one personal relationships, experie...Show MoreCompeting Interests: None declared.