Risk, uncertainity and problem solving

Question 1

doctors tasks of a consultation

Answer 1

connect with patient 
summarise and verbally check 
hand over and close consultation 
safety net 
recovery and reflection

Question 2

individualising care

Answer 2

health beliefs, education, social, culture and economic backgrounds

Question 3

safety netting

Answer 3

know what to look for and told how to seek help
arrange follow up
time course

Question 4

strategies for managing risk and uncertainty

Answer 4

good patient relationship 
consider everyone as an individual 
use external evidence
checklists
documentation 
reflective practice 
peer discussions

Question 5

hypothetico-deductive reasoning

Answer 5

4 or 5 differentials
rare and not immediately concerning are excluded
strengthen case