Dave Cartland is a non-GMC-registered medically-qualified healthcare advisor. He previously worked as an NHS GP and in Urgent Care Cornwall.
NB following a decision by the General Medical Council (GMC), Dave Cartland although highly medically trained - is now a non-GMC-registered healthcare advisor.
In his article, Adapting extensive medical skills to become a health and well-being coach, Dave takes a look at, "the critical importance of good communication skills, providing sufficient time for a safe and effective service as a GP, and why I decided to become a health and well-being coach".
His main medical interests include:
- Musculoskeletal,
- Paediatrics,
- Mental Health,
- Dermatology and
- Urgent Care,
Dr Cartland also provided mentoring and teaching for medical students. He trained at Birmingham Medical School (2008 Alumni) and qualified as a GP in 2014.
He has gone onto work in several area’s of Primary Care including as a GP in A&E, Out of Hours (OOH), Standard Primary Care, outreach services and clinical navigation/triage. He says, "I have always been involved in the teaching of medical students and other allied health professionals in all roles".
His postgraduate qualifications include an MRCGP. Prior to Medical School Dave also did a year of medical research and published work in Angiogenesis (Cardiovascular Science).
Personal treatment philosophy
Focused 'Bio-Psycho-Social' aspects of patients presentation. Partnership with patient in treatment decisions ‘Therapeutic alliance’ to promote concordance.
Why did you initially choose to be a GP?
To provide holistic patient centred care, ‘Family’ doctor approach.
What makes a good day in the office for you?
Teamwork, looking out for each other ain addition for optimal patient care.
What piece of advice do you most often give to your patients?
Healthy body, healthy mind.
Medicine has become very disease centric in General Practice, lost focus on good nutrition, exercise, good mental health. I therefore believe in practicing preventative medicine.
