3.7 Teaching, Mentoring and Clinical Supervision
This section of our curriculum guide refers to statement 3.6, Research and Academic Activity, produced by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
The research undertaken in primary care enables GPs to test and improve clinical practice, and organise services to ensure the most effective care for their patients. The process of research, and implementing change as a result of the findings, involves whole teams and their patients, and requires a range of skills from GPs. Academic activity by GPs also comprises teaching and reflective practice, which are essential to the future of general practice as an academic specialty.
Here we have collated key articles from our journals to help you meet the curriculum requirements in this area.
Latest articles
How to write GP referral letters
Expressing yourself clearly in a referral letter is a skill that takes time to learn,...
GP training: Writing up your teaching or presentation as a learning log
In the second of two articles on how to write up your teaching or presentation in...
GP training: Teaching as a GP trainee
In the first of two articles on teaching as a GP trainee, Dr Prashini Naidoo looks...
Being a GP with a special interest
A special interest is good for your personal development, and there are lots of opportunities,...
Viewpoint: Current challenges in antibiotic prescribing
Opposing tensions and priorities in antibiotic prescribing can leave prescribers...
Health education chiefs make 'desperate' push for new GPs
The unfolding GP recruitment crisis has prompted health education chiefs to launch...
Invest to save: encouraging self-care awareness in GPs
Even with the best self-care policy, GPs can run into the problem of maintaining...
GP careers: Teaching undergraduate students
There are now many opportunities to teach medical students in the community. Professor...
Data sharing: HIV status and confidentiality
Dr William Ford-Young explains that confidentiality around HIV is still a concern...
Practice dilemma: A difficult patient wants to register with your practice
A patient with multiple health problems refuses to be seen by female or Asian doctors.
Career development: Taking on the role of GP appraiser
The challenges faced by GP appraisers and how to overcome them.
Career development: Becoming a GP trainer
A look at the benefits of becoming an educational supervisor.
