Cambridge Calgary Model Flashcards
Outline the key structure of the Cambridge Calgary Model in the correct order?
- Initiating the session
- Gathering information
- Physical examination
- Explanation and planning
- Closing the session
What aspects need to be covered within the session initiation stage of the Cambridge Calgary model?
Preparation, establishing an initial rapport, identifying/explaining the reason(s) for the consultation
What aspects need to be covered within the gathering information stage of the Cambridge Calgary model?
Exploration of the patients problems. This includes the biomedical perspective and the patients perspective alongside any background information and context.
What is meant by the biomedical perspective of information gathering in the Cambridge Calgary model?
The biomedical perspective relates to the disease itself. The collection of symptoms and signs that the patient is exhibiting along with any pathology.
What is meant by the patients perspective of information gathering in the Cambridge Calgary model?
This area relates to the impact on the condition/disease on the patients life.
Other than the biomedical and patients perspective, what other area needs to be considered in the gathering information stage of a consultation
Background information and context
What stage of the Cambridge Calgary model follows the gathering information stage?
Physical examination, if required
What aspects need to be considered in the explanation and planning stage of the Cambridge Calgary model?
Providing the correct amount and type of information, aiding accurate recall and understanding, achieving a shared understanding, incorporating the patients illness framework, planning a shared decision making.
What is the final phase of the Cambridge Calgary model, and what does this entail?
Closing the session - ensuring the appropriate point of closure and forward planning
What two aspects are important to be deployed throughout a Cambridge Calgary model consultation
Structuring the consultation and building the relationship
What is the best way to introduce oneself to a patient
Hello my name is….. I am a student doctor from the University of Cambridge
What are the key tasks we aim to complete in the introduction phase of a Cambridge Calgary consultation
Introduction of myself, clarification of the correct patient, explanation of my role, giving as much background information as possible as to the aims etc. Finally it is important to get the patients consent for the rest of the consultation
What is meant by the acronym ICE in relation to history taking, when should this be carried out
Ideas, concerns, expectations - part of the gathering information phase
What is meant by the acronym HPC in relation to history taking, when should this be carried out
History of presenting complaint - part of the gathering information phase
What is meant by the acronym PMH in relation to history taking, when should this be carried out
Past medical history - part of the gathering information phase
