However, the current rates of expansion of medical knowledge far exceed what Christakis could have imagined. A doctor
While a GP is expected to continue their own education and professional development, given the rapidly expanding landscape of medical knowledge, this process is not what it used to be.
The modern challenges of primary care include the rise of
It is a tool that cannot be ignored, and it leads to the question - how do new and changing technologies such as Google, with its access to a wealth of the latest information globally affect the GPs’ confidence in their ability to correctly diagnose and treat patients?
However, despite the many challenges now facing GPs, they remain the most productive and
Continuing medical education is, of course, a prerequisite for medical registration. But what format is the most effective? Which programs deliver the best value in terms of skills learned for time invested?
Studies show that GPs overwhelmingly (at a rate of 95%) prefer learning in a group, and 83% prefer face-to-face lecture-based formats. These forms of learning appear to be the most engaging to GPs.
In addition, the education is only meaningful when the acquired knowledge actually offers an opportunity for changes in practice. That is, the knowledge gained has to be both relevant and practical.
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‘Hot Topics’ doesn’t waste time with unrealistic specialist guidelines that are irrelevant to GP clinical practice. Their courses build on GP knowledge by providing the newest information on the most common conditions faced in primary care. Examples of topics covered include managing multimorbidity in the elderly, early detection of sepsis, diagnosing IBS, the role of
The NB Medical ‘Hot Topics’ series already has an excellent reputation in the UK with GP testimonials praising the program as a clear, structured and useful learning experience.
Medcast and NB Medical have risen to the challenge of providing high quality continuing medical education directly relevant to GP practice.
We offer GPs the opportunity to ensure they continue to deliver the highest standard of clinical care in the face of the ever-changing landscape of medical knowledge.
And while, in medicine, there will probably always be that sense that there is ‘too much to know’, ‘Hot Topics’ will help keep Australian GPs up-to-date on what is worth knowing in order to stay ahead of the game as a primary care professional.
For more information about the course, locations and dates - visit the course page.
Kate is a Director at Medcast, leading education projects and partnerships dedicated to improving healthcare through innovative education. She began her career as an Occupational Therapist and has a Masters in Public Health. Kate worked in healthcare advisory services at KPMG, where she delivered evaluation, clinical redesign, and change-management services to government and NGOs.
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