Consultation skill tips for new general practice registrars: An update.

Aust J Gen Pract

BMedSc, MBBS, FRACGP, Education Associate, General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA), Gisborne, Vic; Medical Educator, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Newcastle, NSW; General Practitioner, Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service, Newcastle, NSW.

Published: December 2024

Background: The consultation is the vehicle by which general practitioners (GPs) 'ply their trade'. Consultation skills comprise the range of skills that underpin the effective and safe doctor-patient encounter and include communication skills, relationship building, data gathering, identifying the patient agenda, shared decision making, time management and follow-up. Development of consultation skills is a fundamental element of Australian general practice training.

Objective: We build upon a previous article and discuss a number of additional practical tips to support new (and not so new) registrars to navigate the general practice consultation safely and effectively.

Discussion: We address consultation tips across a range of aspects of the consultation, including preparation, building rapport, patient-centred care, data gathering, managing uncertainty, management planning, follow-up and time management.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-07-23-6891DOI Listing

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