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

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e-health
Communication
The GP will demonstrate the ability to:
• acknowledge and understand the barriers and
opportunities computers (and other electronics) can
have on the doctor–patient relationship
• apply safe and effective use of the computer and patient
management system (PMS) in the clinical setting
• recognise the use of video consultation and the
implications of this for future televideo consulting
• understand the potential changes in day-to-day
communication with patients, acknowledging the impact
of the increase in the use of social networking, text and
email by younger patients.
• describe the differences in electronic forms of
communication compared to face-to-face, and ways
of reducing misinterpretation of information, in particular
through purely electronic communications, such as email
and text
Clinical Expertise
The GP will demonstrate the ability to:
• reflect on the potential risks of information management,
including security and privacy issues, and will be familiar
with computer security guidelines
• use patient management systems (PMS) and other
electronic systems used in patient care.
• maintain doctor and patient safety
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Curriculum for General Practice