Teaching Standards–The Practice(Self Assessment Form)

Practice:Accredited Training Practice for GP Registrar training: yes□no□

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The Practice
Criteria Please tick “Yes” or “No” depending whether you fulfil the criteria. If you do not currently fulfil an essential criterion, please comment how you will achieve it and discuss it with the Teaching Office (TO)
Essential / Yes / No / Desirable / Yes / No / Comments
The practice demonstrates a high standard of modern GP care
  • Computerised records
  • Business, clinical, PHCT, SEA and other regular meetings
  • Good QOF achievements
  • Good prescribing achievements
  • Good patient experience
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  • Invites Yr 4&5 students to relevant meetings
  • Patient participation group
  • Online information for patients
  • Practice newsletter
  • Online appointment booking

The practice atmosphere is positive and welcoming
Information (names and year) regarding students learning in the practice available to all staff (notice board etc) / Named person will introduce the student (s) to the staff and premises
All members of the practice are committed to accepting students (actively teaching or supporting partners who teach) / The practice is aware they function as a role model for team work
Computer system able to identify patients with specific symptoms/conditions
Suitable space available for students to consult with patients in line with teaching tasks as detailed in tutor handbooks / Suitable space available for students to study between surgeries
Contact with other health professionals, i.e. practice nurses, DN etc (Yr 4&5) / Contact with other members of the PHCT (year 4&5 students)
Studentaccess to email/internet (Yr 4)
The practice plans educational activities and minutes this at least once a year / Practice meeting to plan teaching activity at least once a year
Teaching
Criteria Please tick “Yes” or “No” depending whether you fulfil the criteria. If you do not currently fulfil an essential criterion, please comment how you will achieve it and discuss it with the Teaching Office (TO)
Essential / Yes / No / Desirable / Yes / No / Comments
Named teacher for each course
Dedicated teaching time in line with teaching tasks as detailed in tutor handbooks
Written timetable and learning plan for students (year 4&5)
Learning needs assessment (all years) / Learning styles analysis
Teacher clarifies learning objectives with students as detailed in tutor handbooks (all years)
Students are encouraged to formulate own learning objectives (all years)
Appropriate teaching techniques as detailed in the handbooks are used
Teacher conducts formal appraisal of student’s progress (year 2-5)
Teacher gives student constructive and regular feedback (all years) / Student receives written feedback
Safety
Criteria Please tick “Yes” or “No” depending whether you fulfil the criteria. If you do not currently fulfil an essential criterion, please comment how you will achieve it and discuss it with the Teaching Office (TO)
Essential / Yes / No / Desirable / Yes / No / Comments
The practice has a health and safety policy and a nominated H+S officer
(needle stick injuries, spillages etc)
There is a means of summoning help, i.e. panic button, in the rooms used for student consultation and student has been made aware of this
The practice will be mindful of any risk to the personal safety of students, especially during home visits and when leaving after dark.
Patients
Criteria Please tick “Yes” or “No” depending whether you fulfil the criteria. If you do not currently fulfil an essential criterion, please comment how you will achieve it and discuss it with the Teaching Office (TO)
Essential / Yes / No / Desirable / Yes / No / Comments
Practice leaflet informs patients that the practice teaches medical students / Notice in the waiting room informs patients that the practice teaches medical students
Patients are informed that a medical student is present in the consulting room when they arrive for their appointment / Patients are informed that a medical student will be present in the consultation at the time of booking the appointment
Patients are given written information about the role of the medical students and are informed of their right to decline to be seen by a medical student or to have a student present in the consultation when they arrive for their appointment / Thank you cards/letters for patients who attend specifically for teaching sessions
Patient confidentiality is preserved at all times
Students
Criteria Please tick “Yes” or “No” depending whether you fulfil the criteria. If you do not currently fulfil an essential criterion, please comment how you will achieve it and discuss it with the Teaching Office (TO)
Essential / Yes / No / Desirable / Yes / No / Comments
The practice values and respects student/s
The whole practice welcomes their student/s
All members of the PHCT are encouraged to promote and support the personal and professional development and well being of the student/s / Where distressing issues arise in a consultation the student is debriefed
The practice will give clear written instructions how to find the practice, including details of local transport.
Library
Criteria Please tick “Yes” or “No” depending whether you fulfil the criteria. If you do not currently fulfil an essential criterion, please comment how you will achieve it and discuss it with the Teaching Office (TO)
Essential / Yes / No / Desirable / Yes / No / Comment
Up to date general medical textbook / Symptom Sorter
Up to date general paediatric textbook
Book on dermatology, incl. common skin conditions
Up to date BNF
Up to date book about General Practice / Anne Stephenson
Book on examination skills
Book on communication skills
Equipment
Criteria Please tick “Yes” or “No” depending whether you fulfil the criteria. If you do not currently fulfil an essential criterion, please comment how you will achieve it and discuss it with the Teaching Office (TO)
Essential / Yes / No / Desirable / Yes / No / Comments
The student should have access to
  • Stethoscope
  • Sphygmomanometer
  • Otoscope
  • Ophthalmoscope
  • Oximeter
  • Patella hammer
  • Thermometer
  • Tape measure
  • Glucose sticks and meter
  • Urine dipsticks
  • Placebo MDIs
  • Peak flow meter
  • Volumatic or other spacer
  • Scales
  • Height measure
  • Sonic aid (year 4&5)
  • Other
/ The student has an opportunity to use or observe the use of other equipment available in the practice: vaginal speculum, proctoscope, ECG, spirometer etc

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