[What Should (Future) GPs Learn in Surgery?]. Zentralbl Chir 2016 Jun;141(3):285-9
Date
08/03/2013Pubmed ID
23907843DOI
10.1055/s-0033-1350610Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84880830927 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 1 CitationAbstract
BACKGROUND: Surgical diseases are often primarily seen and initially treated as well as further patient care is organised in clinical practice by a general practitioner (GP). During postoperative time periods, GPs do have to i) ensure the surgical treatment success, ii) support reintegration of surgically pretreated patients within their daily and professional life as well as iii) coordinate follow-up care. Therefore, it is indicated for residents in general practice/family medicine to spend a certain time period of approximately 6 months at a surgical department of an outpatient clinic and/or hospital.
METHODS: A selective literature search was undertaken on the required surgical knowledge, abilities, skills and expertise that need to be achieved by residents of general practice/family medicine or, respectively, future GPs and that are listed within national regulations on further education, recommendations of professional groups as well as documents and data for preparation of exams.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Surgical contents during residency in general practice/family medicine comprise far more than "small surgery" only. Requirements of regulations on specialised medical training for a temporary surgical mentor/supervisor and "trainees" provide orientation for the development of an "ideal" surgical rotation for future GPs.
Author List
Klement A, Junge G, Meyer F, Lichte TMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Clinical CompetenceContinuity of Patient Care
Curriculum
Education, Medical, Continuing
Family Practice
General Practice
General Surgery
Germany
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Internship and Residency
Intersectoral Collaboration
Mentors
Minor Surgical Procedures
Postoperative Care
