Telemedicine: don’t discount the value of in-person GP clinics to the medical trainee

BMJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. m4340
Author(s):  
Adam M J Peer
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2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Bjorklund ◽  
Emily A. Eismann ◽  
Roger Cornwall

ABSTRACT Background The importance of continuity of care in training is widely recognized; however, a broad-spectrum assessment across all specialties has not been performed. Objective We assessed the continuity of care provided by trainees, following patient consultations in the emergency department (ED) across all specialties at a large pediatric tertiary care center. Methods Medical records were reviewed to identify patients seen in consultation by a resident or fellow trainee in the ED over a 1-year period, and to determine if the patient followed up with the same trainee for the same condition during the next 6 months. Results Resident and fellow trainees from 33 specialties participated in 3400 ED consultations. Approximately 50% (1718 of 3400) of the patients seen in consultation by a trainee in the ED followed up with the same specialty within 6 months, but only 4.1% (70 of 1718) followed up with the same trainee for the same condition. Trainee continuity of care ranged from 0% to 21% among specialties, where specialties with resident clinics (14.4%) have a greater continuity of care than specialties without resident clinics (2.7%, P < .001). Continuity of care did not differ between fellows (4.2%) and residents (4.0%, P = .87), but did differ between postgraduate years for residents (P < .001). Conclusions Trainee continuity of care for ED consultations was low across all specialties and levels of training. If continuity of care is important for patient well-being and trainee education, efforts to improve continuity for trainees must be undertaken.


Cureus ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tyra Fainstad ◽  
Adelaide A McClintock ◽  
Monica J Van der Ridder ◽  
Susan S Johnston ◽  
Kristen K Patton
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Author(s):  
Stella Vig ◽  
Paul Dent

The challenge of diversification in the medical workforce cannot be ignored. Society and societal norms have also progressed at pace and terms and attitudes that were acceptable are now outdated. Trainers must be professionalised to ensure that training of trainees remains an exemplar role. It is accepted that boys and girls learn differently but have the same potential. Equity of opportunity ensures that the modern society retains and values all genders. By exploring whether these differences continue into the post-graduate education system, the medical profession can accommodate and mitigate to ensure equity. This chapter will explore the need for professional trainers, the educational needs of the modern-day medical trainee, and the challenges that need to be accommodated to ensure that the medical workforce retains a passion long into their careers.


JAMA ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 308 (21) ◽  
pp. 2226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Yeates ◽  
Paul O’Neill ◽  
Karen Mann ◽  
Kevin W. Eva

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L Hsu ◽  
Erin M Bonura ◽  
Dana M Blyth ◽  
David A Lindholm ◽  
Heather C Yun ◽  
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