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AI scribes are now standard in many GP practices — trainees will encounter them whether they choose to or not. Understanding how they work, their governance, and their impact on cl...

The RCGP's position: AI can support reflective practice (prompting, structuring, improving clarity) but must not replace it. The purpose of reflection is developing reflective skil...

ChatGPT can simulate a patient interaction, but it lacks SCA-specific marking criteria, consultation framework awareness, and realistic patient behaviour. It's better than nothing ...

GP trainee AI adoption spans four categories, but usage is uneven. Most trainees use Heidi's free tier and ChatGPT informally. Few use purpose-built revision AI or reflection tools...

AI tools are useful for revision, reflection scaffolding, documentation, and knowledge exploration — but they become harmful when they replace the clinical thinking you're supposed...

MRCGP exam fees (AKT £470, SCA £1,207) are not claimable on study budget but ARE eligible for tax relief through HMRC. Combined with RCGP membership and GMC fees, most trainees can...

GP trainees get up to 30 days study leave per year (pro-rata LTFT), with SCA exam day normally granted additionally. Most trainees underuse their allowance. Strategic use — blockin...

AI scribes sit in a grey area for study budget claims. They're not exam preparation tools, so they don't fit the standard SCA/AKT codes. Most trainees should use Heidi's free tier ...

Passmedicine is the most commonly claimed AKT resource on study budget. At ~£35 for 4 months, it's trivial relative to the £600 cap. The bigger question: should you spend the £600 ...

MedTutor AI is claimable under GP0001 as an SCA preparation resource. MedTutor's own website states their Foundation plan (£195) 'falls well within the £600 limit and may be eligib...

Clinitalk is claimable under GP0001 as an SCA preparation resource. West Midlands study budget approval is confirmed. Other regions: NHSE guidance applies nationally — it's about E...

SCA Revision is claimable under GP0001 as an SCA preparation resource. £11.99/month falls well within the £600 cap. The process: confirm with ES/TPD, subscribe, submit receipt.