Lynn Ruane (Independent)
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Is there an issue in the medical profession beyond GP-specific training in terms of the curriculum and being able to train to be a doctor and understand the social contexts in which they are going to work? Obviously, some social contexts are going to be different as a result of environmental factors, poverty and all of that. Doctors obviously have to choose to either become GPs or go into some other branch of medicine. Outside specialisation, should there not at least be some level of competency in order that people will be medically trained and understand people from all walks of life regardless?