Department of Health

Working with general practice

Guide to Working with General Practice

This guide developed by the Department of Health provides tools, resources and case studies for engagement with GPs.

The Working with General Practice Guide incorporates the Department of Health General Practice Statement. The aim of the Working with General Practice is to provide guidance and practical resources for effective collaboration and interface with general practice.

This includes practical examples of general practice engagement in action and resources for further information.

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Purpose and vision

This guide helps Department of Health staff to engage with general practice when developing policy, programs or legislative change, and disseminating information.

About general practice

General practice is the primary point of healthcare for most Victorians.

When to engage general practice

Clarifying your purpose can help you know whether and when to engage with general practice.

About general practice engagement

General practice engagement is the process of informing, consulting, collaborating or empowering general practice.

Steps to engage with general practice

The steps to engage with general practice include defining your purpose, identifying external organisations, consulting within the department, and developing collaborative relationships.

Factors that support collaboration

Use these techniques to support collaboration with general practice.

General practice organisations

External organisations that represent general practice in Victoria may be able to help you engage.

Resources and references

Resources and references to help you engage with general practice.

Case studies for general practitioner engagement

Case studies and examples of general practice engagement.

Reviewed 27 October 2021

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