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

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Ear, Nose and Throat
Communication
The GP will demonstrate the ability to:
• maintain a person-centred approach when working
with patients, their family/whānau and/or interpreters
• consider appropriate communication and show sensitivity
when examining the heads of Māori patients.
• understand the barriers faced by our deaf community in
obtaining health care and demonstrate the advocacy skills
required to reduce inequalities in access
Clinical Expertise
The GP will demonstrate the ability to:
• understand allergic conditions, their investigation and
management, acutely and long term
• understand the examination skills required for assessing
a variety of ear-related conditions, such as vertigo and
hearing loss
• discuss dental health and its management in both
children and adults
• understand acute emergency treatment and chronic care
management of a variety of ear, nose and throat
conditions, such as sleep apnoea, sinusitis, epistaxis and
otitis media
• apply knowledge of investigation and management of
sore throats, describing ways to reduce the incidence
of progression to rheumatic heart disease, thereby
reducing health inequalities
• understand and manage particular risks and treatments
of epistaxis, recognising the peculiarities of managing this
in an isolated area
• explain the anatomical and physiological considerations
when examining the ear, nose and throat
• share their understanding and knowledge about possible
interventions for hearing loss patients, such as hearing
aids and cochlear implants
• understand the process of assessment, investigation and
treatment of throat and neck presentations, such as lump
in the neck and hoarseness of voice
• apply their knowledge of local laboratory requirements
for tests and interpret test results.
This curriculum statement links with:
• Acute Care - Page 28
• Cardiovascular - Page 42
• Long-term Conditions - Page 85
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