Similarly, you need to have all 18 out-of-hours sessions arranged by submission, although two can be

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6 February 2015 Be the First to Comment monumental Dr Toni Hazell advises on the most efficient way to use your e-portfolio, a key learning tool. Discuss on Doctors.net.uk Add to CPD organiser It is important to ensure that you fill your e-portfolio as you go along (JHLancy)
The e-portfolio is at the centre of GP training - it is 'the glue which holds the curriculum, monumental learning and assessment together'.1 Use it efficiently and you should fly through the year. Leave it to the last minute and you will struggle. The same applies to GP appraisal.
The first tip is the most important: make sure you fill in your e-portfolio as you go along. If you are in general practice, have the e-portfolio open as you consult. You can enter the basics of a learning log between patients and add the details later.
Fill in all of the sections - entries can dry up by the time you get to your learning needs, but the Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) will want to see that you are thinking critically about this. If you make this a habit, you can avoid any nasty surprises at ARCP time.
The e-portfolio has only been around since 2007, so be prepared to explain if necessary. Send tickets in plenty of time, being aware of the minimum requirements for each area and trying to exceed this where possible. The same goes for patient feedback, which always takes longer than you think. monumental
Similarly, you need to have all 18 out-of-hours sessions arranged by submission, although two can be booked for future dates. Learning points Fill in your e-portfolio as you go along Ensure that you fill in all of the sections Share your entries with your trainer Submit your e-portfolio eight weeks before your ARCP Reflection
Use it to show insight into how you managed a case, what you learnt, how you learnt it and how this will influence your practice. monumental You are supposed to develop throughout your training, so it is normal to address simpler cases at first and more complicated ones at the end.
A good reflection might touch on how the patient monumental made you feel - no matter whether this is competent, frustrated, angry or satisfied. monumental These are all valid reactions and the ability to recognise these emotions will help you to avoid burnout in future.
The curriculum coverage section is also worth looking at early on. A learning log can cover three areas, although your trainer can remove any that are not justified, so make sure you keep it focused. monumental
For example, if a patient consults monumental you about her family history of breast cancer, you would tick genetics and women's health. If you are not sure what to do next, you can discuss it with your trainer, who may suggest that you look at the NICE guidelines and referral criteria for the genetics clinic - that is enhancing professional knowledge too.
You need at least one log for each area, so be strategic and try to fill in the rarer areas. Your trainer and the practice should support you in this, directing certain types of patient your way if necessary. monumental Competencies
The monumental more common areas will have more entries, monumental so do not worry about it looking asymmetrical. The same goes for linking to competencies (which is done by your trainer) - for example, that patient will require communication and consultation skills, and the family history aspect will involve practising holistically.
The e-portfolio can be a valuable tool to organise your training and see what gaps you need to fill, as well as good practice for appraisals and revalidation to come. Dr Hazell is a GP in north London and e-learning monumental development fellow for the RCGP. Thanks to Dr Nick Antonakopoulos, Dr Jamie Coady and Dr Claire Stewart for their help in the preparation of this article
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