A Practitioner with a Special Interest (PwSI) is a CARE PROFESSIONAL.
A Practitioner with a Special Interest is a GENERAL PRACTITIONER (GP) or Pharmacist who:
- is first and foremost a generalist
- is able to act without direct supervision
- has a level of skill or competence that exceeds the core competences of the individual’s normal professional role
- is accredited to deliver specialist clinical services directly to PATIENTS.
For further information on Practitioners with Special Interests, see the Royal College of General Practitioners website.
This supporting information is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| formerly | Practitioner With A Specialist Interest |
| shortname | PwSI |
| plural | Practitioners with Special Interests |
| fullname | Practitioner with a Special Interest |