The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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There is no consensus about whether higher professional education (HPE) is necessary for general practitioners (GPs) to complete their vocational training. ⋯ If adequately externally funded, then there is widespread support for HPE with most GPs willing to release NPs. NPs and existing GP teachers should decide the curriculum. Its aim should be to provide educational support for NPs during the transition from GP registrar to fully-trained GP principal.