UEMO defends the role of general practitioners/family physicians in the health care systems to promote the highest standard of patient care and consider interprofessional collaboration as an added value to the quality of care.
Focus on local reality for the implementation of the European guidelines in health care.
Clear definition of responsibilities and limits, fostering a culture of mutual support and respect within healthcare team. Clear consensual definition of roles and tasks in the health care team with sufficient flexibility to adapt to local reality.
Personal relationship over time and continuity of care.
Recognition of the specialist skills the GPs have in managing complexity and uncertainty, in diagnosing and in decision making.