1. Case analysis and discussion
2. Tutorials by way of;
(a) Cases selected by either doctor;
(b) Random case analysis;
(c) Analysis of components of daily working e.g. referrals, record keeping, Prescribing habits;
(d) Analysis of performance of trainer and registrar by one doctor sitting in on the surgery sessions of the other on a regular basis.
Video equipment is available in all the training practices and
from the postgraduate centre. These aids are particularly useful for
studying the Doctor patient relationship and clinical performance in
order to develop
skills and confidence in general practice consultations.
3. Attendance at practice educational and business meetings
4. Direction to specific problems and patient e.g. Management of
chronic disease, problem families, terminal care
5. Discussing various topics e.g. accounts, practice agreements,
practice management, audit etc
6. Defining specialist needs, e.g. attendance at outpatient clinics,
i.e. Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Venereology etc.
7. Visits to other people concerned with the care of the community
which may include a chemist, social worker, district nurse, health
visitor, health authority, Magistrates Court etc.