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Contact us and share your opinionSocial Media Guidance for Doctors and clinicians: pre-SCRIBE Are you aware of the social media guidance that exists to keep doctors, clinicians and patients safe? In this post, I show you various forms of formal social media guidance, why these are needed and explore my own easy to use version called pre-SCRIBE. Following recent articles in magazines like STAT that have commented why doctors shouldn’t use social media, other reply articles by the organisation SoMeDocs and SELF have shown why doctors and clinicians should. But the important part is like with any tool to use social media safely.  Formal guidance exists like that from the General Medical Council (GMC), the Royal College of GPs (RCGP), the British Medical Association (BMA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) to name a few.  These are detailed and less effective in the moment, so I would suggest using a quicker tool call pre-SCRIBE. pre-SCRIBE (before you write) stands for ShareConfidentialityRespectIdentityBoundariesEngage This episode explores all these aspects and I share how they can be useful, including other tips to help keep you safe when using social media as a doctor.Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/vh1uOCFGkTk Links: STAT on social media restraint by doctors.: https://www.statnews.com/2019/06/10/doctors-social-media-restraint/ SELF article: https://www.self.com/story/social-media-doctors SoMeDocs: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/ Reply article by SoMeDocs: https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/doctors-should-dive-into-the-social-media-waters-stat/ GMC: https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/doctors-use-of-social-media RCGP:https://www.rcgp.org.uk/social-media BMA:https://www.bma.org.uk/advice/employment/ethics/social-media-guidance-for-doctors AMA: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/ethics/professionalism-use-social-media  

Contact us and share your opinionAcronyms of General Practice - a guide with the GP Taskforce Do you know all the acronyms of General Practice? What the various organisations and names mean and how to navigate them. This session is sponsored by the GP Taskforce. Below is listed the variety of organisations and acronyms you need to be aware of when working in General Practice. Contact the GP Taskforce: https:///www.gptaskforce.com https://youtu.be/dpAoug8G54c Acronyms of General Practice- Governing organisations NHS - National health service split into: NHS England : https://www.england.nhs.uk/ NHS Improvement : https://improvement.nhs.uk/ NHS X: https://www.nhsx.nhs.uk/ NHS Digital: https://digital.nhs.uk/ CCGs: Clinical commissioning groups HSCA : Health and social care act : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_and_Social_Care_Act_2012 STP: Sustainability and transformation partnerships/ plans Acronyms of General Practice- Organisations that support GPs RCGP: Royal College of GPs CSA: Clinical skills assessment AKT: Applied knowledge test WBPA - Work based place assessment RCGP Vale of Trent faculty: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/rcgp-near-you/faculties/central-and-east-england-region/vale-of-trent-faculty.aspx First5: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/first5 BMA: British Medical Association - our Union GPC: General Practice Committee - https://www.bma.org.uk/collective-voice/committees/general-practitioners-committee JDC - Junior Doctors committee ARM: Annual regional meeting LMC: Local medical committee  Nottinghamshire LMC: https://www.nottinghamshirelmc.co.uk/ Derbyshire LMC: https://www.derbyshirelmc.org.uk/ Acronyms of General Practice- New Structure organisations. PCN: Primary care networks - https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/publications/primary-care-networks-explained PCN CD: PCN Clinical director-

Contact us and share your opinionWhat type of doctors bag should you use for visiting patients? A guide by DrGandalf The debate on what type of bag you should use when visiting patients rages on. In this video I show you my choices and what you should consider when buying a visiting bag as a doctor. So which type of doctors bag should you consider? There are generally two schools of thought on this: a hard bagnot a hard bag The clear benefit of a hard bag is the fact it can be used as a seat for home visits. Additionally, the more robust nature can imitate security for contents and rarely personal security. Whether hard or soft, in terms of cost this may vary from bargain basement rucksack from your local shop to designer medical or retail bags including maternity bags. In reality what you truly need is simply a comfortable bag to carry, with several pockets, somewhere to keep paperwork and ideally a lock on one compartment if you plan on carrying FP10 prescriptions and/or meds. https://youtu.be/UBGMDYEzMYo The bags I mention and more: The Merlin Morgan bag - was my first doctor's bag. Really large, robust and more pockets than a magician (hence the name I guess). I now use it as my camera bag. Alternatives are the Gima utility bag with a packet which a colleague has used for a while. The extra packet is useful for keeping medications and small items in. Alternately an effective camera bag can be a great choice as a doctor's visiting bag and on several forums, these are often the preferred options my many. My first Hi-Tec rucksack visit bag was ok but my current Hi-Tec visiting bag is much better. It has lasted me about 4 years now, is large enough to carry everything I need but still small enough to be portable and functional. The material could be better padded and insulated, an issue in cold weather which can affect equipment working like thermometers. Trainee bag- Duragadget This is the doctors bag we have for our trainees. It is similar to the Hi-Tec bag above but solves the insulation issue. It is also waterproof. Harder bags like pilot chest are preferred by many given they are more robust and business like. Or makeup chests can be a great option if you want a really solid bag that you can also sit on. the multiple compartments make this really useful. Kipling bags: and Mulberry bags are good fashion bags that can be effective as a visit bag. NOt my particular preference but often a good choice and ones several colleagues have used. IYASU is a company that is looking to make visit bags specifically designed for doctors in the UK. Keep an eye out for more information.If you want to know what to put in your doctor's bag check out my equipment posts below. 

Contact us and share your opinionHow to work quicker in primary care using technology - our top 10 tips. Watch this episode recorded for the HTN Digital week on how you can work quicker in primary care using technology. Join Andy and Gandhi of the eGPlearning Podblast team as they share their top tips on how you can work quicker in primary care. These are universal tips for all members of General practice like GPs, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, health care workers and more https://youtu.be/YqcLFIysofE Tracking Time This is important to understand which areas you may need to focus on in order to work quicker in primary care. One tool to consider is Clockify which can easily be used to track your time. See our video which explains this tool and why it might be the best one for use in general practice. Text expanders and autoconsulations Each system in primary care has its own method of helping you document more information quickly. EMIS has shortcodes, Systm One has autoconsultations. If you want a tool that sits outside of the clinical system, consider a text expander like in the eGPlearning support pack. Things to consider is hot to personalise these tools and the probity of use. Automation and protocols Each clinical system has ways to help you automate the work you do. SystmOne has autoconsultations and protocols, EMIS has macros, and I am sure other systems have similar. Using these tools can significantly save you time. As SystmOne users, Andy and I use autoconsultations for streamlining work like our anticipatory medication prescriptions for end of life care. If you want access to this join the eGPlearning mailing list or a community of support like S1 FBUG or EMIS web FB user group. Companies can offer these systems without you making your own. This can further save time but comes with a cost. See Ardens for SystmOne or for EMIS try PrimaryCareIT. Workflow and remote working How you manage workflow in your practice will drastically affect your workload. Look at these four points about any task: WhoWhatWhereWhen You can even add why on there at times. Remember, if a task does not require a face to face encounter, can it be done remotely and hence at scale. Remote working can also help with job satisfaction. See the video below https://youtu.be/imDiWTrn-7M Type faster If you want to work quicker, then typing quicker can really save you time. To help, see our episode on Keybr - an online tool that can help speed up your typing speed. A great PDP item for your appraisal and will definitely help you work quicker in primary care. Another great tip we got from Deen Mirza in his FRAYED consultation book is to type while the patient is there. What do you think? Would you do this. Dictation If you really do not like typing, then dication may be the answer. Modern systems h

Contact us and share your opinionTop Medical equipment for General Practice and GPs. Watch as DrGandalf shows you the essential medical equipment you need to work in General Practice in 2019 by showcasing his equipment. This video will show you which equipment you need and which can be helpful, with links to all the equipment and more below. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 Stethoscopes: MDF Acoustica - https://amzn.to/2MHgmPN Litman cardiology IV https://amzn.to/2MFtFQE Litman classic II: https://amzn.to/2ZnMWaD EKO: https://ekohealth.com/ Diagnostic kits: Welch Allyn Prestige: https://amzn.to/2Wz6gzZ Welch Allyn basic: https://amzn.to/2RisEgh Cheaper set: https://amzn.to/2XGqlpw Digital endoscope for use as an otoscope: https://amzn.to/2XHH9MP Thermometers: Braun 6020 thermometer: https://amzn.to/2ZluCyW Extra caps: https://amzn.to/2ZogQvM Thermoscan 7 colour change: https://amzn.to/2ZeEc6S No touch BNT 400: https://amzn.to/2KMdrmb BP monitoring Welch Alyn durashock cuff : https://amzn.to/2XBBYOA Omron M3 intellisense: https://amzn.to/2KddGHp Large cuff: https://amzn.to/2RayDDs Sats probes: Ana wiz basic: https://amzn.to/2KLRCmD Ana pulse new: https://amzn.to/2KLS3gL Alternate sats probe: https://amzn.to/2Rd9Pem https://youtu.be/JddoeK5JcRw Other medical equipment for general practice: Glucometer: https://amzn.to/2Zjilen Tape measure: https://amzn.to/2KJpkt3 Tendon hammer: https://amzn.to/2WCS3Hp Urine testing strips: https://amzn.to/2WzuuKm Non-latex gloves: https://amzn.to/2KMdYob Tongue depressors : https://amzn.to/2WKdMxb Basic first aid kit: https://amzn.to/2Zlp7QN IMAK wrist rest: https://amzn.to/2WBYMw1 Overshoes: https://amzn.to/2WAlhBI Camelbak water bottle: https://amzn.to/2KH1NJr 3l storage box: https://amzn.to/2WzVDSm Customize stickers: https://amzn.to/2EZPPXF Star patient stickers: https://amzn.to/2RanrHh ⭐Top posts⭐: 👨🏾‍⚕️Dr Gandalf’s essential GP equipment list 👨🏾‍⚕️ see here: https://egplearning.co.uk/ramblings/dr-gandalfs-essential-gp-equipment-list/ 📸Equipment to record patient consultations for teaching – a guide📸:

Contact us and share your opinion Digital Assistants in Healthcare - Alexa, Google Home, and Siri This is our first “Super Test” episode! We put Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant through their paces as we explore the current state of Digital Assistants as Health Technology and discuss the future possibilities for the technology. https://youtu.be/_haQ4vhJ7hw Watch this episode on YouTube for the best experience: 1.50 What we have been   2.05 Nikki Kanani episode 2.50 Standing desks for GPs 3.45 HTN and Digital week - How to work quicker in primary care 4.40 RCGP Bright Ideas 5.40 Digital GP fellowships - contact us 6.30 How we are testing them 8.00 We tested performance in the following areas: Emergency AssistanceFinding ServicesAccessing and Booking ServicesHealth InformationHealth Advice/Assessment How we scored for each question: Winner = 3 pointsRunner up = 2 pointsBottom of the class but gave a sensible answer = 1 pointFail = 0 pointsSafety concern = -3 points If you are interested: Alexa Echo: Bought at Amazon or major retailers RRP £89.99 Alexa Dot: Bought at Amazon or major retailers RRP £39.99 Google Home: Bought at Google or retailers RRP £49-89 Apple Siri: Available on all Apple products like the Apple Watch or iPad. Emergency Assistance  Amazon AlexaApple SiriGoogle Home08.30 Call me an Ambulance23011.15 Tell me how to do CPR02314.45 How to treat a nose bleed21317.50 What do I do if someone swallows bleach?03-3!! 12.15 Explaining what Alexa Skills are. 20.45 Note - Apple switched the search engine behind Siri back to Google from Microsoft Bing on 25/9/17 Finding Services  Amaxon AlexaApple SiriGoogle Home22.10 Where is my nearest A&E? Can you send me directions?00326.15 I think I have a sexually transmitted infection?013 Accessing and Booking Services  Amazon AlexaApple SiriGoogle Home30.00 Book me an appointment at my GP?000 https://youtu.be/D5VN56jQMWM Health Information  Amazon AlexaApple SiriGoogle Home37.20 Tell me about simvastatin?200… Common side effects?003 Health Advice/Assessment  Amazon AlexaApple SiriGoogle Home42.00 I have a headache… what should I do?10148.25 Open Headspace - no winner333 43.15 Doctor Alex Alexa Skill - 47.20 What could happen if others try to develop skills like Babylon Health or Ada Health? Special mention to some other Amazon Alexa skills HeadspaceBodycoachFirst aid by British Red Cross - Alexa, ask first aid how to look after someone with a seizure 50.40 Summary impressions 52.30 Considerations Security of data and use. 55.10 Regulation 55.30 Check out ORCHA Final Score Cards: Winner: Google Assistant - 16 points Impressive and surprised us in places. The Good Generally the b

Contact us and share your opinionHow to track your CPD easily using Wakelet If you want to know how to track your CPD easily then watch this video as I cover a simple and free tool to make your appraisal a doddle - Wakelet In this post, I review the tool Wakelet with a full walkthrough that will help you track your continuous professional development (CPD) easily. This includes websites, tweets, videos and more. Especially see how you can share your learning in groups like CPD groups, practices or networks (PCNS). This will make capturing your learning for appraisal an easier task and save you time. Listen above or watch in the video below for my full walkthrough guide and why this resource is one of my top tech tips for all GPs https://youtu.be/cTmuVGLNHbw  Subscribe to or follow the eGPlearning platform for more videos, app reviews and content to support technology-enhanced primary care and learning. 🔴 Subscribe 🔴 Various networks:👍 Facebook 🐦 Twitter - eGPlearning 🐦 Twitter - @drgandalf52 🖥 Website 💷 Support 💷 Some links may contain affiliate links to help support eGPlearning see our disclaimer

Contact us and share your opinionHow to get a job in General Practice (2019) If you want to know the types of jobs for GPs and how to get them, then watch this video and see tips from myself and Dr Jodie Blackadder-Weinstein (RCGP First5 Chair). How to get a job in General Practice (2019) - Shownotes 0.58 Don't be overwhelmed 2.26 Finding locum work 3.00 Locum agencies 3.17 Locum network agencies - such as Lantum, RLocums etc 3.50 Free locum agencies - such as 999111 5.20 Just ask 6.00 Have written terms and conditions 6.45 Salaried jobs 7.12 Negotiate 9.28 The importance of regular practice catch up time 10.26 Partnership 11.37 Ask about the finance 13.05 Other GP roles in primary care 14.52 How to get your CCT 15.00 Appraisal 15.34 Subscribe to eGPlearning Podblast 17.30: Tech enhance your CPD 18.23 Joining appraisal networks 20.07 Consider your local RCGP faculty 21.00 Contact your LMC 22.50 Find your tribe https://youtu.be/rjrNNH5AL_c 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴

Contact us and share your opinionListent to Andy and Gandhi as they talk with Nikki Kanani (Act Director of Primary Care for NHS England) about primary care networks (PCNs), social media, tech in healthcare and boardgames..this is a must hear episode. Shout out to Ben Gowland of The General Practice Podcast and Shubz Upadhay of 2 GPs in a pod.   eGPlearning Podblast welcomes Nikki Kanani Thanks to our sponsor - HTN - Health Technology News -HTN The health tech news paper - an innovative daily news and opinion website for the health tech networkHealth Tech Week - Join us as we talk about how to work quicker in primary care using technology. Sign up here: Check out the RCGP Bright ideas projects if you have an idea that might help primary care and want support and mentorship to make it a reality Interesting opportunity for GPs in the Nottingham Area - Digital GP Fellowship Scheme - listen to the end for details Nikki Kanani - Director Primary Care NHSE 4.30 Why is Nikki Kanani still only the acting Director of Primary care?  7.30 We talk about Next Gen  GP and the impact it can have 8.30 Managing the social media demon - we learn how Nikki managers multiple whatsapp and Twitter channels.  11.20 We talk about is being accessible healthy or not? The pro and cons… 12.00 We ask what support is coming for Primary care networks particularly from a tech perspective 17.50 We ask about interoperability and is it attainable? 20.25 NHSX  22.00 The impact of digital consultations as part of the new contract and how can practices deliver on them for patients?26.30 We discuss how integrated care systems may impact primary care, like improving outpatient care.  29.00 We ask when the estates report is due? 29.50 We discussed the partnership review by Nigel Watson and if LLPs could be a model for GP partnerships. 32.20 We review the recent news story about the number of GPs and how they are valued, but also how we have significant recruitment issues.  34.40 Hear what technology excites Nikki with its potential impact on primary care? 39.00 The NHS was designed to answer the question are you unwell? The public are now asking am I healthy? Can the modern NHS answer this question? 41.40 What will healthcare look like in 5 years..? 43.40 How much impact with a practice website have on patient services? 45.15 Boardgames and we get to see Nikki’s house!!!! (Monopoly, Risk, Pandemic , the Legacy version and more….) 48.40 We talk about chaiiwala and Farah Jameel’s recent visit to Nottingham 50.00 What is Nikki Kanani’s favourite work based app - her apprasial one 50.53 What is her favourite non-work app - Buddhify and Questido 52.30 If

Contact us and share your opinionHow to get your CCT - as a GP with RCGP First5 lead Jodie Blackadder-Weinstein Watch this video if you want to know all the steps and processes you need to follow to get your CCT - with current RCGP First5 lead - Jodie Blackadder-Weinstein In this video, we cover sorting out your GMC allocations, ARCP, what an outcome 6 is, performer list issues, indemnity, and networks after finishing including supporting organisations. This is a must see video if you are about to become a newly qualified GP. CCTing… What you need to know and do. 🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 GMC You should get an email from the GMC approx. 3-6 months before you are due to CCT inviting you to make sure all your details are up to date, including your email address. Check it! Once your final ARCP is completed and you get an Outcome 6, you will be contacted by RCGP/or via eportfolio to click ‘apply for CCT’ and you will be guided through the process. Remember you need to pay your fee to the GMC to be added to the GP register (£399, currently being reviewed) https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/fees-and-funding Performers list Make sure you are on the performers list and clarify your region’s requirements to update the record from ‘registrar’ to ‘GP salaried/partner/locum etc’. If you are moving areas, there are notification forms on the website. https://www.performer.england.nhs.uk/ Indemnity Make sure you update your indemnity provider with your changing work details (with dates) and continue to do so. Pensions and Financial Advice Consider your finances, and what and how you are earning will likely change on CCTing. Ask around for accountants and financial advisors that colleagues use, and consider income protection. Watch our video on Money advice for GP locums, salaried and partners - https://youtu.be/XhCE8xZlFmI Networks Get in touch with your local First5 network. Almost every faculty is holding an AiT/First5 ‘Life after VTS’ and ‘Welcome to the faculty’ event over the next 12 months, currently available dates here: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/learning/events-search-results.aspx?k=first5 Find out who your reps are here: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/first5 Find out about and get involved in your local medical committee here: https://www.bma.org.uk/about-us/how-we-work/local-representation/local-medical-committees/lmcs-in-england Need some support? CCTing is a time of change and can be overwhelming. You are not on your own. A list of support and wellbeing facilities can be found here: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/practice/gp-wellbeing/wellbeing-help.aspx