Child protection spokeswoman Ruth Bastable revealed that a child protection strategy would be presented before the college's executive committee shortly.
She said: "There is the expectation that every GP should at least deliver an initial response to a child protection concern."
It follows a recent motion passed by the British Medical Association that child protection is a core responsibility for all health professionals.
The college has also submitted a bid to the Department of Health to develop a programme for GPs with a special interest in child protection.
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