Overview
OBJECTIVES:
- understand the responsibilities of a doctor in general practice;
- develop skills in patient-centred consultations (including to demonstrate effective interpersonal communication in eliciting information, explaining health matters, negotiating management and counselling regarding health-related behaviours, identifying relevant biopsychosocial problems of patients, demonstrating sound clinical reasoning, outlining rational further investigations, … For more content click the Read More button below.
- develop self-directed learning skills in the context of the breadth of presentations experienced in primary care.
Learning will be based primarily on clinical experiences during attachments to general practices. This will be supported by a lecture program and workshops in consulting skills and team care.
Assessment will include satisfactory completion of the generic learning plan, an observed consultation skills role-play and an assignment on team care.
Course Attributes
Multi-Term Course
Work Integrated Learning
Delivery
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Course Outline
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Fees
Type | Amount |
---|---|
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $2355 |
Domestic Students | $15850 |
International Students | $15850 |
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