Curriculum for General Practice - The Royal New Zealand College ...

Core competencies
Fellows of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners are able to:
• communicate competently and sensitively while
recognising the health literacy needs of the patient/whānau
• relate effectively to patients of different life stages, cultural
backgrounds, gender, socioeconomic status and beliefs
• communicate in ways that facilitate optimal patient
care and patient satisfaction with the consultation
• communicate effectively with other professionals in the
practice team, and the wider primary care field, and with
medical colleagues working in other specialties
• communicate effectively and appropriately in situations
where there is impairment and/or language barriers
• advocate to improve the health of the enrolled patient
population and the wider community
• establish person-centred relationships with patients
and their families/whānau characterised by a focus on
the patient’s and whānau needs, concerns, beliefs and
expectations
• provide patients with relevant information about
conditions, treatments and risk, seek informed consent
and negotiate management plans
• incorporate the principles of Te Whare Tapa Wha and
similar models of health into their consultations where
appropriate
• use accurate and concise writing skills to keep
appropriate patient records and write referral letters
• manage consultations within time constraints while
ensuring the patient’s and whānau needs are
appropriately met
• communicate safely and effectively by electronic media.
• use a range of interviewing and counselling skills
appropriately to help patients maintain or change
behaviours
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