Dr Shelley Le Cong reporting via Twitter from RMA2013 Obstetrics update
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The Last Word on being a medical educator
Originally posted on Genevieve's anthology:
“Are you learning a lot today, dear? Are you going to be a GP too one day?” My face breaks into a smile for a number of reasons. I love it when, as a medical educator, I’m mistaken for a student while conducting external clinical teacher (ECT) visits. First,…
Does the PCEHR meet the GP Data Governance Council criteria?
Originally posted on Doctor's bag:
The General Practice Data Governance Council is “committed to profession-led governance regarding the issues of data collection activities in general practice,” in particular secondary use of patient data generated through clinical care delivery to patients. GPs and consumers have voiced concerns with regards to secondary use of data uploaded to…
Clinical Quiz: The Rosy Cheeked Child
Originally posted on Nomadic GP:
A quick spot-diagnosis quiz for this common childhood presentation. The case: A 4 year old child is sent home from daycare with a bright red facial rash on the cheeks. He has been otherwise well, although his mother reports that several other family members had cold symptoms a couple of…
Modern Medical Mentorships
Originally posted on Nomadic GP:
Some months ago, I got an email from a third year medical student asking if I would consider being her mentor for her Personal and Professional Development course for the next three years. She had attended a student obstetrics suturing workshop that I had facilitated and also had read my…
Trust me, I’m a (SNAP) doctor!
Originally posted on GreenGP:
Should GPs bother asking patients about lifestyle factors? I was talking with GP registrar extraodinaire, Dr. Gerry Considine recently about how I felt that some of our attempts at preventive health in consultations can seem quite ineffectual for patients – like we are just going through the motions. A few examples included…
Ignorance is bliss but not necessarily a good OSCE (exam) strategy
Originally posted on Genevieve's anthology:
My recollections of sitting my RACGP OSCE (Fellowship clinical exam) are rather hazy, and not just because it was over a decade ago. I do have one bit of advice though – a do-as-I-say-not-do-as-I-did tip – try to avoid traumatic brain injuries in the month leading up to your clinical…
