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So why should I go to the RCGP Annual Conference …?

Katie Barnett
British Journal of General Practice 2020; 70 (690): 12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp20X707297
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Haxby Group Practice; Honorary Clinical Fellow, Department of Health Sciences, University of York. Email:
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I can summarise it in three words: enthusiasm, inspiration, and pride.

Having an event that celebrates our diversity of thoughts, ideas, people, and talent is something I think we should be incredibly proud of. I attended workshops about art and wellbeing, greener practice, burnout in the wider team, new models of practice, developing research interests, and consulting with vulnerable patients (to name a few). I came away inspired to make improvements in my own practice.

After the conference my overarching thoughts about my job are those of pride, not negativity. I can be patient because we are moving in a direction where I will have the time. I will be kind to my team, because they are facing the same pressures as me. I am filled with renewed vigour for the profession I love, and the patient care I provide. I came into this profession wanting to build relationships that help people. It’s an absolute privilege, and I never want to lose that.

I feel as though we have the potential to change the landscape, systematically and individually, for our patients. If, as our inspirational chair Helen Stokes-Lampard says, we play Lego instead of Jenga, we can build a future where we can provide the level of care we strive for, where we enjoy going to work because we have the headspace to think around the tricky problems, and people surrounding us who help us through the tough times and celebrate the good times with us. Working together and leading each other with kindness, enthusiasm, and pride. All of which were cultivated and celebrated at a hugely enjoyable conference with friends and colleagues. I can’t wait for next year.

We have been surviving individually. Now it’s time to thrive together.

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