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 at: General Practitioners with Extended Roles.
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 |