Core Curriculum: CiP 1

Able to take history and perform clinical examination and use appropriate investigations to establish diagnosis

• Can take a detailed, focused history including details of current medication.
• Conducts appropriate clinical examinations.
• Documents clinical encounters in an accurate, complete, timely and accessible manner, in compliance with legal requirements.
• Can select appropriate investigations and interpret results.
• Lists possible diagnoses and applies clinical judgement to arrive at a working diagnosis.

Facilitates discussions

• Uses empathy, respect and compassion when communicating with a patient to build trust and independence.
• Modifies their approach to the patient when cultural background or personal values may have an impact on engagement and care.

Ability to facilitate women’s decision making

• Considers views, preferences and expectations when working with patients and their families to establish patient-centered management plan.
• Shares information with patients and their families clearly, in a timely, non-judgmental fashion and facilitates communication (including use of a translator, advocate or supporter when needed).
• Recognises limitations and escalates care where appropriate.
• Creates the conditions for informed consent to be given, explaining the risks and benefits of, or the rationale for, a proposed procedure or treatment.

Provides treatment

• Demonstrates a commitment to high quality care, which is safe and effective and delivers a good patient experience.
• Prescribes medicines, blood products and fluids correctly, accurately and unambiguously in accordance with GMC and other guidance.
• Demonstrates ability to deal with complex situations including drug contra-indications and side effects
• Determines responsibility for follow up, including appropriate intervals for monitoring, location of care, instructions on accessing emergency help and changing or cancelling appointments.
• Works effectively within a multiprofessional team to meet the needs of the individual
• Can make referrals for complex cases.