How the learning in Family Medicine can make you better doctors Doris Young Professor of General Practice

Problem Based Learning  Students, in small groups, work towards understanding and resolving a clinical problem

“Dr. Lam, may I be excused? My brain is full.”

The doctor in the 21st century  knowledgeable life-long learner  capable of critical appraisal of evidence  skilled communicator  technologically and technically able  skilful and careful user of resources

What are the ingredients of a 5 star doctor? Astute Diagnostician Up to date knowledge Good communicator Preventive health Appropriate use of health resources

So, how does the learning in FMU contribute to you in being a better doctor ?

It is much more important to know what sort of patient has a disease than what sort of disease a patient has Sir William Osler (1849-1919)

Good communicator Active Listening Giving information Patient education Patient Motivation Written Oral

Diagnostician Rapport with patient Active listening Identify problems Selective PE Appropriate investigations Rational prescribing “HOW CAN I HELP…….?”

Up to date knowledge Continuing medical education Take time out to attend a course/workshop Higher degree/training Learn to search for evidence Peer group learning (solo) Teach students in a busy practice

Preventive health The superior doctor prevents disease (TCM) Appropriate screening: check up Role in disease surveillance Public health and safety

Appropriate use of health services Patient accessibility/costs Health inequalities Community resources Moral and ethical practice Pressure on Government ‘advocate for the patient’

Physicians , heal thyself Look after yourself as doctors Life style advice Physicians , heal thyself Look after yourself as doctors

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