How the learning in How the learning in Family Medicine can Family Medicine can

make you better make you better doctorsdoctors

Doris YoungProfessor of General Practice

Problem Based Learning

Students, in small groups, work towards understanding and resolving a clinical problem

“Dr. Lam, may I be excused? My brain is full.”

knowledgeable life-long learner

capable of critical appraisal of evidence

skilled communicator

technologically and technically able

skilful and careful user of resources

The doctor in the 21st century

What are the ingredients of a 5

star doctor?• Astute Diagnostician• Up to date knowledge• Good communicator• Preventive health • Appropriate use of health

resources

So, how does the learning in FMU

contribute to you in being a better doctor ?

It is much more important to know what sort of patient has a

disease than what sort of disease a patient has

Sir William Osler (1849-1919)

Good communicator

• Active Listening• Giving information• Patient education• Patient Motivation • Written • Oral

Diagnostician

• Rapport with patient• Active listening• Identify problems• Selective PE• Appropriate investigations• Rational prescribing

“HOW CAN I HELP…….?”

Up to date knowledge

• Continuing medical education• Take time out to attend a

course/workshop• Higher degree/training• Learn to search for evidence• Peer group learning (solo)• Teach students in a busy

practice

Preventive health

• The superior doctor prevents disease (TCM)

• Appropriate screening: check up

• Role in disease surveillance• Public health and safety

Appropriate use of health services

• Patient accessibility/costs• Health inequalities• Community resources• Moral and ethical practice• Pressure on Government

‘advocate for the patient’

Life style advice

Physicians , heal thyselfLook after yourself as

doctors

Goodbye and Good Luck Goodbye and Good Luck