HOW TO CHOOSE A NEW PARTNER IN GENERAL-PRACTICE

Objective - To provide a guide to choosing a new partner in general practice by using psychometric assessments. Design - A descriptive account of the experience of one practice. Setting - A general practice in Bristol. Results - The partners found that using a psychologist to assess bot themselves and the candidates facilitated the selection process. During the pre-interview stage the partners learnt about the dynamics of the practice and their own personalities. The examination of the candidates by an outside assessor as well as the partners gave a sense of security and a certainty that mistakes were unlikely to be made. Conclusion - more practices should consider adopting a selection process using psychometric assessments when appointing a new partner.