Dr Martin Brunet – The two houses: a model for effective communication and managing moral distress in general practice

Dr Richard Fieldhouse sits down with GP, trainer, and author Dr Martin Brunet to explore the "art" of general practice. Martin shares his journey from hospital medicine to finding his "tribe" in GP, where he developed a passion for the mechanics of communication. We dive deep into his "Two Houses" consultation model—a practical way to navigate complex patient agendas—and discuss the clinical reality of burnout. Martin introduces the vital concept of "moral distress," explaining how system pressures force us away from our core values and, crucially, how "shared moral purpose" and creative self-care can help us stay resilient.Resources:“Your Worry Makes Sense: Anxiety and Burnout are Logical (and You Can Overcome Them)  “The GP Consultation Reimagined: a Tale of Two Houses” NASGP LocumDeck Professional ToolkitInstagram Key Quotes:"Surgeons operate, GPs communicate... we're all better as doctors and people if we communicate well"."Moral distress is when you're being put in a position where you're asked to, or expected to, or have to operate outside your values".