Preparing for the CSA - how GPonline.com can help
GPonline.com has a range of resources to help GP registrars ensure they are equipped with the skills needed for the CSA exam.
GP TRAINING
MRCGP EXAM ESSENTIALS
REGISTRAR SURVIVAL GUIDES
CSA TROUBLESHOOTING
CSA troubleshooting: 10 - Ethical issues in the CSA The last of our 10-part series discusses how to handle difficult ethical dilemmas.
CSA Troubleshooting: 9 - Providing health promotion advice Think about all aspects of health promotion and disease prevention, says Dr MeiLing Denney.
CSA troubleshooting: 8 - Telephone consultations The CSA can include performing consultations over the telephone.
CSA troubleshooting: 7 - Home visits Home visit cases in the CSA are a problem area for some candidates. By Dr MeiLing Denney.
CSA Troubleshooting: 6 - Healthcare professionals An understanding of the roles of all primary care team members is vital, says Dr MeiLing Denney.
CSA troubleshooting: 5 - Consultations with more than one person Third-party consultations are a problem area for some CSA candidates.
CONSULTATION SKILLS
Communication skills - How to motivate a patient
01 February 2013Dr Prashini Naidoo revisits the case of 'Anne' to show how to effectively motivate a change in behaviour.
Giving effective feedback
18 January 2013Dr Prashini Naidoo introduces SET-GO as an effective model for descriptive feedback.
Advanced consulting - Consulting with patients with learning disabilities
02 November 2012Improve your communication with patients who have learning disabilities. By Dr Tom Coffey
Counselling skills for GPs
10 October 2012Counselling is part of any GP consultation. Dr Peter Tate explains how to improve your skills.
WORKPLACE-BASED ASSESSMENT (EPORTFOLIO)
Developing reflective writing skills - part one
03 July 2012In the first of two articles on how to write a reflective account, a typical reflective entry is used to explain the theory and practice of reflective writing. By Dr Prashini Naidoo
Developing reflective writing skills - part two
03 July 2012The second of two articles on how to write a reflective account deals with how the log entry is assessed. By Dr Prashini Naidoo
MEDICO-LEGAL
A GP in the coroner's court
15 February 2013Dr Penny Edrich explains how to prepare if you are asked to attend an inquest.
How to prescribe safely as a GP
04 January 2013Simple measures can be put in place to avoid prescribing errors, says Dr Marika Davies.
Medico-legal: New GMC child protection guidance
05 September 2012The key points GPs must know about the GMC's new child protection guideline.
Medico-legal - Patients' records after death
24 November 2011Relatives often request details from GPs about deceased patients, says MPS adviser Dr Rachel Birch.
Practice dilemma: Waiting room confidentiality
30 November 2012Is calling a patient to a clinic in front of other patients a breach of her confidentiality?
Medico-Legal - Duty to notify specified diseases
25 January 2012The MDU's Dr Mike Devlin provides updated advice on how to deal with notifiable diseases.
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Additional Information
Registrar diary
Keep track of exam dates, when to apply for assessments and, most importantly, when the results will be published.
- CSA application dates - 20-26 March 2013
- CSA assessment - 9-11 May, 13-18 May, 20-25 May 2013
- CSA results - 5 June 2013
- AKT booking period - 12-20 March 2013
- AKT exam - 1 May 2013
- AKT results - 30 May 2013
All dates are subject to change
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