7. General practice systems and regulatory requirements

This competency is about understanding general practice systems, including appropriate use of administration and IT systems, the importance of effective record keeping, clinical handover and recall systems. It also requires an understanding of how primary care is organised in Australia, and the statutory and regulatory requirements and guidelines that are in place. Written communication skills can be assessed in this domain when referral letters and clinical notes are reviewed. Patient consent and maintaining confidentiality are also incorporated into this domain. 

Criteria  

1. Appropriately uses the compute /IT systems to improve patient care in the consultation 
2. Maintains comprehensive and accurate clinical notes 
3. Written communication is clear, unambiguous and appropriate to the task 
4. Demonstrates efficient use of recall systems to optimise health outcomes 
5. Accurately completes legal documentation appropriate to the situation 
6. Implements best practice guidelines for infection control measures 
7. Patient confidentiality is managed appropriately 
8. Informed consent is explained and obtained

11. Use specific Medicare and PBS programs to improve health outcomes
12. Appraise the capacity of the primary health care model to comprehensively meet the needs of the community
13. Develop strategies to promote a culturally safe practice environment
14. Appropriately use Medicare programs in the delivery of healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients

Rural health context

18. Set up systems to optimise time management for the practice in a rural community with limited resources