General Practice Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners (GP APPs) or “First Contact Practitioners”

The GP APP works within a GP practice as part of the primary care team assessing and managing people with muscle, bone or joint symptoms. They provide an alternative to a GP appointment and work as “First Contact” clinicians.

GP APPs provide advanced level assessment and management for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms. They can recognise when a condition is not musculoskeletal and take appropriate action (i.e. referring on to the most appropriate service).

Patients can request an appointment with the GP APP when contacting the practice. GPs and other practice team members can also request an expert MSK opinion from the GP APP.
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GP Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners – Physiotherapy (nhslothian.scot)