RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 The university department of general practice: its function and role JF The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners JO J R Coll Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 691 OP 694 VO 26 IS 170 A1 Acheson, H. W. K. YR 1976 UL http://bjgp.org/content/26/170/691.abstract AB The need is stressed for university departments of general practice to examine their role and create a philosophy which will guide their function. The success of a department depends upon clear objectives, teamwork, and integration with the teaching given by other clinical departments in the medical school. The contribution of general practice to undergraduate training is discussed and problems associated with the recruitment of staff are indicated.