Description

Designed for medical students

Learn the basics of general practice

Prepare for your general practice placement

Explore general practice as a career

1 hour online course

About this Program

Are you a medical student? Are you preparing for a general practice placement? Have you ever wanted to find out more about the basics of general practice?

Then this free online course is for you!

The module covers how general practice is structured in Australia, including an overview of the MBS and PBS, how to refer to specialists and manage consultations, and how to practise medicine in a culturally respectful, safe and appropriate manner.

The course takes about one hour to complete and includes an extensive list of resources and opportunities to explore general practice further.

Program Content

Learning Outcomes

This course will help you achieve the following learning outcomes:

Increase knowledge about how general practice in Australia is structured
Develop an understanding of the MBS, PBS and how to refer to specialists
Understand how to develop a structured, but flexible, approach to consultations
Increase awareness of time management issues and how to overcome them
Develop a basic understanding about practising medicine in a culturally respectful, safe and appropriate manner.

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