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How the learning in Family Medicine can make you better doctors. Doris Young Professor of General Practice. Problem Based Learning. Students, in small groups, work towards understanding and resolving a clinical problem. “Dr. Lam, may I be excused? My brain is full.”.
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How the learning in Family Medicine can make you better doctors Doris Young Professor of General Practice
Problem Based Learning Students, in small groups, work towards understanding and resolving a clinical problem
The doctor in the 21st century knowledgeable life-long learner capable of critical appraisal of evidence skilled communicator technologically and technically able skilful and careful user of resources
What are the ingredients of a 5 star doctor? • Astute Diagnostician • Up to date knowledge • Good communicator • Preventive health • Appropriate use of health resources
So, how does the learning in FMU contribute to you in being a better doctor ?
It is much more important to know what sort of patient has a disease than what sort of disease a patient has Sir William Osler (1849-1919)
Good communicator • Active Listening • Giving information • Patient education • Patient Motivation • Written • Oral
Diagnostician • Rapport with patient • Active listening • Identify problems • Selective PE • Appropriate investigations • Rational prescribing “HOW CAN I HELP…….?”
Up to date knowledge • Continuing medical education • Take time out to attend a course/workshop • Higher degree/training • Learn to search for evidence • Peer group learning (solo) • Teach students in a busy practice
Preventive health • The superior doctor prevents disease (TCM) • Appropriate screening: check up • Role in disease surveillance • Public health and safety
Appropriate use of health services • Patient accessibility/costs • Health inequalities • Community resources • Moral and ethical practice • Pressure on Government ‘advocate for the patient’
Life style advice Physicians , heal thyself Look after yourself as doctors