Adult Endocrinology and Metabolism — Transition to Practice

TTP1 Managing an endocrinology practice

Key Features:
- This EPA focuses on managing the caseload of an endocrinologist: providing quality care for individual patients, triaging and prioritizing between patients and amongst patients and other occupational demands, and demonstrating judicious use of resources.
- It includes managing a longitudinal clinic and/or inpatient service.
- It also includes completing medical documentation in a timely manner, and completing administrative responsibilities which may include billing, triaging referrals, and completing insurance forms.
- This EPA should be observed in a longitudinal clinic over a period of two months and/or one week of inpatient service.

Assessment Plan:
Direct and/or indirect observation by supervisor
Use Form 1
Collect 2 observations of achievement

Form

F1: Observation

Milestones

• ME 1.1. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for decisions regarding patient care at the level of the most responsible physician

• L 4.2. Manage bookings and triage consultation requests to optimize clinic scheduling based on clinical acuity

• S 3.4. Integrate best evidence and clinical expertise into decision-making

• ME 2.4. Establish management plans that consider all relevant aspects of the patient’s care

• COM 5.1. Document clinical encounters in an accurate, complete, and timely manner

• L 4.1. Set priorities and manage time to fulfil diverse responsibilities

• L 4.1. Integrate supervisory and teaching responsibilities into the overall management of the clinical service

• P 4.1. Manage the mental and physical challenges that impact physician wellness and/or performance in demanding or stressful clinical settings

Context Variables

No context variables defined.

Requirements

• Collect 2 observations of achievement (minimum 2)