Components of WPBA

WPBA  

THE e-PORTFOLIO

•  WPBA Is achieved by the recording of information via the e-portfolio over the 3yr training sceme.
•  It is a record of the GPSTr’s achievements within an agreed fraemwork over the total period of training
• You must attend to the requirements as you go along and not in a “Feast and famine” way.
• Your preogress will be supervised by your educational supervisor with help from trainer
• It can be classified as the 3rd exam.
• It is a living document! treat it like your pet-look after it regularly-it can bite if ignored for a long time.
•  GPSTr’s have fallen foul of this assessment in recent times,ignoring some requirements-this can lead to failure to progress or having to extend training. 
• Check for updates in process eg NOE from Deanery website.
• Entries-expect to do at least 2-3 per week.avoid clustering
• ensure entries show adequate reflection.-lnk to site for reflection teaching

Competence Based Framework

—Attempts to confirm the learner has achieved competence in 12 domains which are considered to be key to the role of a GP

 —It helps to think about these competencies when undertaking work for the eportfolio

. —Entries can be “Cross mapped” to the competencies by your supervisors

 —Practice makes perfect?

12 COMPULSORY COMPETENCES

 -COMPETENCE GRID-

1. Communication and consultation skills: this competence is about communication with patients, and the use of recognised consultation techniques.

2. Practising holistically: the ability of the doctor to operate in physical, psychological, socioeconomic and cultural dimensions, taking into account feelings as well as thoughts.

3. Data gathering and interpretation: the gathering and use of data for clinical judgement, the choice of physical examination and investigations, and their interpretation.

4. Making a diagnosis / making decisions: this competence is about a conscious, structured approach to decision making.

5. Clinical management: the recognition and management of common medical conditions in primary care.

6. Managing medical complexity and promoting health: aspects of care beyond managing straightforward problems, including the management of co-morbidity, uncertainty, risk and the approach to health rather than just illness.

7. Primary care administration and IMT: the appropriate use of primary care administration systems, effective recordkeeping and information technology for the benefit of patient care.

8. Working with colleagues and in teams: working effectively with other professionals to ensure patient care, including the sharing of information with colleagues.

9. Community orientation: the management of the health and social care of the practice population and local community.

10. Maintaining performance, learning and teaching: maintaining the performance and effective continuing professional development of oneself and others.

11. Maintaining an ethical approach to practice: practising ethically with integrity and a respect for diversity.

12. Fitness to practise: the doctor's awareness of when his/her own performance, conduct or health, or that of others, might put patients at risk and the action taken to protect patients

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