The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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First contact physiotherapy practitioners (FCPPs) are embedded within general practice, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and management plans for patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs), without the prior need for GP consultation. ⋯ FCPP-led models of care provide safe, clinically effective patient management, with cost-benefits and reduced opioid use in this cohort.