How do general practitioners qualify for their PGEA?

On average, general practitioners (GPs) achieved their five-day annual target for the postgraduate educational allowance (PGEA) mainly by attending short meetings in the disease management category. The pattern of uptake closely resembled that of provision, with relatively few meetings and attendances in the health promotion category. Sponsored meetings attracted more participants than non-sponsored ones, but mean attendances at all types of meetings were low. Implications and recommendations are discussed.