Case background b) Issue: What are the pertinent factors that are shaping the supply and demand for medical practitioners in London over the coming decade? To what extent are these factors reasonably predictable? c) Options: What responses to the workforce planning process are outlined in the case study? d) Risks: Why might the formal approach to workforce planning used by NHS London not necessarily be appropriate in many private sector organisations? e) Your Recommendation for NHS f) Future Impact: How can HR planning contribute to the achievement of organisational objectives in all organisations?