Risk, Uncertainty and Problem Solving Flashcards
1
Q
What are the aims of a GP consultation according to Roger Neighbour?
A
Connect with the patient
Summarise and verbally check that the reasons for attendance are clear
Hand over and bring the consultation to a close
Ensure that a safety net exists in that no serious possibilities have been missed
Deal with the housekeeping of recovery and reflection
2
Q
What is risk?
A
the chance of bad consequences, loss etc
3
Q
What does ‘uncertain’ mean?
A
not able to be relied on, not known or definite
4
Q
What is uncertainty?
A
state of not being completely confident or sure of something
