GP

Question 1

What are 2 central roles of the GP

Why is a GP an appropriate person to tell worries [5]

Answer 1

Gate keeper
Role in prevention as well as Dx

Accessible
Aware of PMH, holistic care
Aware of social support
Knowledge of broad range of illness
Trust, confidentiality, non-judgement

Question 2

Why would children visit GP - common presentations [4]

Answer 2

Feeding/bonding issue
URTI, Cough, Fever, Rash
D+V, Abdominal pain
Behavioural issues, anxiety

Question 3

What 7 other reasons are computers used for in GP practice other than:
Support consultation as can see all the data
Patient leaflet and public health info

Answer 3

Arranging appointments
Easy access to patient data
Support prescribing, repeat prescription
Management of hospital letters and bloods
Audits
Recall and invite people for screening 
E-consultation

Question 4

Why is GP a sustainable career [4]

Answer 4

Independent contractor, no longer do out of hours
Can make decision about practice
Take on other roles
Good job satisfaction, flexibility so good work life balance

Question 5

What are the 3 important parts of communication

Answer 5

Content
Perceptual Skills
Process skills

Question 6

What are 5 types of questioning

Answer 6

Open-ended - allows patient to speak 
Direct - specific 
Closed - yes / no
Leading - pressures answer 
Reflected - make person think

Question 7

What should you consider in body language (the 4 C’s)

Answer 7

Culture
Context
Gesture clusters
Congruence