First Care Practitioner

What is a FCP?

• A highly skilled musculoskeletal practitioner
• Expert in assessing and diagnosing bone, joint and muscle pain
• Advanced clinical skills- identification of red flags and non-MSK masquerades
• Referral for diagnostics/other services

Benefits of FCP

• Rapid access to an expert musculoskeletal practitioner
• Supports right patient, right clinician, first time
• Reduction in GP workload
• Improved referral effectiveness
• Multi-disciplinary collaboration

For further information please see our FCP Information Sheet.