General practitioners, like all other health professionals, need to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in medicine. They also need to respond to changing technology and changes in the delivery of care. The environment in which GPs work is extremely dynamic. The Chief Medical Officer in the UK has recommended that the key to professional development is a Practice Professional Development Plan (PPDP) which, in turn, helps set objectives for individual GPs, the Personal Development Plan. This book provides tangible methods for how to implement an abstract concept that is being foisted on busy professionals - as such it should be read by every GP in the UK.
General practitioners, like all other health professionals, need to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in medicine. They also need to respond to changing technology and changes in the delivery of care. The environment in which GPs work is extremely dynamic. The Chief Medical Officer in the UK has recommended that the key to professional development is a Practice Professional Development Plan (PPDP) which, in turn, helps set objectives for individual GPs, the Personal Development Plan. This book provides tangible methods for how to implement an abstract concept that is being foisted on busy professionals - as such it should be read by every GP in the UK.
PART 1: GETTING STARTED.
How to use this workbook .
The practice .
The patient.
The primary health care team .
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PART 2: WHERE DO WE START.
The practice professional development plan .
Developing the primary health care team.
Skill mix of the primary health care team.
Appraisal.
Audit and research.
The practice professional development plan (PPDP).
PART 3: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN .
Framework for personal development plans (PDP).
Methods of identifying educational needs.
Meeting educational and developmental needs .
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Personal development plan.
Appendix 1: Confidentiality declaration.
Appendix 2: Websites.
References and further reading.
Index
Dr Robin While MD, Jubilee Surgery, UK.
Mrs Margareth Attwood DMS MCIPD MIHM, National Office for Summative Assessment for General Practice Training, UK.
Reviews of 1st Edition:
"I personally think this is an excellent publication encouraging us
to look at professional development, dispelling fears and
effectively guiding the reader through the process...I would give
it 9 out of 10."
Glenn Richards, GP Trainers Course Book Reviews "I like this book
because it offers a simple solution to a future problem. I like it
because it does not involve Balint, Pendleton or Neighbour. It has
no mention of consultation analysis, the hidden agenda, the
patient's ideas, concerns or expectations. I commend this book to
you all."
Michael Wright, GP Trainers Course Book Reviews "I was struck by
the relevance of this book at this time of rapid change in primary
care. 'It looks as though someone's done all the donkey work for
us,' said our practice manager."
Henry Tegner, Doctor magazine in May 2002
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