Risk, Uncertainty And Problem Solving

Question 1

What are the tasks of a GP consultation?

Answer 1

To connect with the patient
To summarise and verbally check that the reasons for attendance are clear
To hand over and bring the consultation to a close
To ensure that a safety net exists in that no serious possibilities have been missed
To deal with the housekeeping of recovery and reflection

Question 2

What is the definition of
A) risk?
B) uncertainty?
C) personal uncertainty?

Answer 2

A) the chance of a bad consequence
B) not able to be relied on
C) not being confidence

Question 3

What are strategies for dealing with risk and uncertainty?

Answer 3

Accept that risk and uncertainty is a normal part of being a GP
Developing good doctor patient relationship is vital
Consider each patient as an individual and take their background into consideration
Use external evidence (evidence based medicine, risk calculation)
Consider checklists for diagnosis - red flag symptoms
Good organisation and note keeping
Be aware of your feelings and acknowledge them
Apply reflective practise
Peer group discussion

Question 4

What problem solving strategy is used in general practise?

Answer 4

Hypothetical deductive reasoning