Occupational medicine: specialty training

Jones, Abeyna; Harrison, John

doi:10.1136/bmj.g6545

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“…Occupational Health is a speciality that focuses on the relationship between health and the ability to work; it requires a good knowledge of government legislation, ethics and an ability to work independently (Jones and Harrison, 2014). The Diploma in Occupational Medicine is suitable for medical practitioners who have an interest in occupational medicine and of interest to GPs adding to their practice portfolio by providing occupational health services to local companies (Faculty of Occupational Medicine, 2017).…”

Section: Occupational Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Portfolio careers

Fahami

2018

InnovAiT

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G eneral practice has always been a gateway to pursue various clinical interests, and has provided clinicians with the flexibility to choose how they balance these interests with their duties as a GP. Other than a position as a partner, salaried or locum GP, the option of becoming a 'portfolio' GP has become more attractive in recent years, with various deaneries supporting this via 'fellowship' programmes. This article focuses on the various types of portfolio career, and how these career options can be pursued. The GP curriculum and becoming a portfolio GP Core statement 1: Being a GP requires GPs to be able to:. Describe the current structure of your local healthcare system, including the various roles, responsibilities and organisations within it, applying this understanding to improve the quality and safety of the care you provide. Demonstrate approaches that balance the needs of individual patients with the health needs of the local community, within available resources. Recognise how the role and influence of the GP spans across the healthcare system, including (but not limited to): First-contact clinician

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Section: Occupational Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%