5. Preventive and Population Health

This competency is about the provision of general practice care and service that supports economically rational and effective use of the healthcare system. Issues related to public health are identified and managed. The determinants of health and disease are identified both on the individual and community level. Disease prevention and health promotion activities are included here.

Criteria

1. Implements screening and prevention strategies to improve outcomes for individuals at risk of common causes of morbidity and mortality
2. Uses planned and opportunistic approaches to provide screening, preventative care and health promotion activities
3. Coordinates a team-based approach
4. Demonstrates understanding of available services in the local community
5. Current and emerging public health risks are managed appropriately
6. Educates patients and families in disease management and health promotion skills
7. Identifies opportunities to effect positive change through health education and promotion
8. Uses appropriate strategies to motivate and assist patients in maintaining health behaviours

9. Use evidence-based preventive and population health approaches to reduce health inequalities in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 
10. Identify health delivery strategies to reduce inequities and enhance self determination

9. Develop and deliver health promotion activities in the community to address identified risks
10. Establish and sustain health education and promotion networks
11. Implement strategies to minimise obstacles to accessing care
12. Work effectively with government and nongovernment organisations and the community to optimise health service provision
13. Manage public health risks according to various guidelines