9. General Practice

Question 1

outline three different aspects of the GP role

Answer 1

• prescriptions
• referrals
• preventative care

Question 2

patients and their relationship to GP

Answer 2

patients choose which symptoms to bring and when
have a high level of autonomy

Question 3

what are the top three most common issues encountered in general practice

Answer 3

1. general and unspecified
2. respiratory
3. musculoskeletal

Question 4

what are challenges that GPs face

Answer 4

• aging populations
• multimorbidity
• stakeholder expectations
• integration with hospitals and primary care teams

Question 5

why do aging populations cause a problem for GPS

Answer 5

older members of the population are more likely to have more disorders

Question 6

5 main roles of the GP

Answer 6

• acute care
• unscheduled and emergency care
• chronic disease management
• mental health/ wellbeing promotion
• care of specific populations

Question 7

what are some emerging solutions to the challenges GPs face

Answer 7

telemedicine
remote care
internet and email
community specialists
info systems