Joanne Taylor

Joanne Taylor is the Acting Clinical Editor of GP newspaper and GPonline.com

CSA troubleshooting: consulting with different patient groups

By , Friday, 25 February 2011, 1 Comment
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Depending on the surgery that you work in, it is likely that
you will see all sorts of patients – from newborns to the very elderly, patients
from different ethnic groups and patients with disabilities. Generally, no two
days in the surgery are the same, and the CSA aims to reflect that.

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New series: CSA troubleshooting

By , Monday, 7 February 2011, Be the first to comment
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The focus of this new 10-part series is to highlight some
common problem areas for candidates sitting the clinical skills assessment
(CSA).

Written by Dr MeiLing Denney, a MRCGP examiner with almost
15 years experience, these articles aim to help CSA candidates avoid some
common mistakes.

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How GPonline.com can help you pass the CSA

By , Thursday, 27 January 2011, Be the first to comment
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For many, one of the most daunting aspects of GP training
will be the looming MRCGP exams and, in particular, the CSA. With the CSA exams
coming up in a matter of weeks, many GP trainees will be desperately curriculum
cramming and role-playing their way through their spare time.

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Confidence lacking in future GP leaders?

By , Monday, 25 October 2010, 2 Comments
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A recent GMC report has raised questions over the competency of some GP trainees and recently qualified GPs.

 

Feedback from the RCGP has suggested that while training standards are high, young GPs are suffering from a lack of confidence. More support and exposure to patients is suggested as the solution, particularly in paediatric medicine, long-term conditions and out-of-hours.

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Revalidation: an onerous task?

By , Wednesday, 22 September 2010, Be the first to comment
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The Royal Society of Medicine last week hosted an update on revalidation by Dr Clare
Gerada, the soon-to-be RCGP chair. Dr Gerada gave an overview of the current situation
and reassured audience members that revalidation will take effect from 2013.

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What will the White Paper changes mean for GP trainees?

By , Friday, 27 August 2010, Be the first to comment
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Since the publication of the health White
Paper in July proposing the development of commissioning consortia, there
has been much speculation about what it will involve and the impact that it
will have on the GP profession.

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Changes to the MRCGP – what does it mean for you?

By , Friday, 23 July 2010, Be the first to comment
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Earlier this month, the RCGP announced changes to the MRCGP
exam, specifically the AKT and the CSA. The
changes will take effect in September 2010.

 

The RCGP say that the changes made were based on extensive
review of the system during 2009 and will make the exams more relevant to real life
practice, ultimately leading to better patient care.

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Brushing up on consultation skills

By , Thursday, 24 June 2010, Be the first to comment
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GP newspaper’s recent series on
consultation skills featured five articles
on common scenarios faced in consultations and helpful tips for how
to get the most out of the 10-minute  consultation. Dr Peter Tate, author of The Doctor’s Communication Handbook, hosts a five
part DVD about the essentials of consulting and discusses the key moments of
each consultation in the accompanying articles.

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E-learning integral to CPD and revalidation

By , Friday, 26 March 2010, 1 Comment
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This month, an article by Dr Linda Miller highlights the
innovations
in learning methods for medical undergraduates.
Dr Miller explains that computer-based learning is a useful tool,
allowing
students to learn at their own pace and repeat modules until they are
confident
with their understanding. The use of online forums can stimulate debate
and
allows the quieter students to ask questions without the fear of
standing up in
front of a packed lecture theatre!

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