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Specific PostsThe postings you may be assigned will be in a variety of disciplines. General Practice
The Holy Grail! The light at the end of the tunnel! General Practice is what you are working towards, so enjoy it! Medicine
General Medicine is an excellent post which will give you a good and broad foundation for managing patients in General Practice. Emergency Medicine
Emergency Departments are similar to GP Surgeries as patients see them both as the front doors by which they can access healthcare. This post will help you deal confidently with a diverse mix of patients and problems, often making important decisions about patient-care under time pressure. Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics can be a useful post to do if you approach it it in right way. Look for learning opportunities and whenever possible, ways to link what you're learning relevant to Primary Care. ENT
With external ear problems the most common reason for presentation to the GP in adults and otitis media the commonest in the 0-4 age group, a large proportion of GP consultations will centre around ENT related problems. Take advantage of this post to get a good grasp of both diagnosis and management. Psychiatry
30% of patients on a GP's list will have a mental health problem and 90% of these mental health problems are managed exclusively in General Practice. This post will help you develop the knowledge and skills to manage these patients well in a primary care setting, as well as identifying those who need referral. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Paediatrics
On average children age 4 and under visit their GP 6 times a year. While they often present with minor illnesses, being able to identify those who are seriously unwell is crucial. |
