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Clinical Competency Rubric

10. Identifying and managing the significantly ill patient

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A significantly ill patient is an individual at any life stage who is at risk of actual or acute potentially life-threatening health problems. General practitioners are required to identify significant illness early and manage this in line with accepted guidelines.

Criteria

A significantly ill patient is identified.
Has confidence in and takes ownership of own decisions while being aware of own limitations

Criteria (competent at level of Fellowship)	Performs consistently at the standard expected
A significantly ill patient is identified	Correctly identifies actual or potentially life-threatening health problems
Has confidence in and takes ownership of own decisions while being aware of own limitations	Reflects on clinical skills and knowledge in order to engage in a process of continuous learning Identifies areas of improvement Recognises professional limitations Takes responsibility for own actions
Rural health context Demonstrate leadership in emergency situations Liaise with emergency services to enhance preparedness to deal with emergencies

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