Adult Rheumatology — Core of Discipline

C10 Managing a longitudinal clinic

Key Features:
- This EPA is focused on practice management and professionalism.
- This EPA includes scheduling, pre-clinic preparation, time management, direct patient communication (phone calls), following up and acting on investigations, and communication with clinic staff.

Assessment Plan:
Direct and indirect observation by supervisor, with input from administrator/clerk, patient, and/or other health care professional and self-evaluation
Use Form 1
Collect observations of achievement on at least 2 occasions at least 3 months apart

Form

F1: Observation

Milestones

• ME 1.5. Prioritize patients based on the urgency of clinical presentations

• L 4.2. Manage clinic scheduling

• P 1.2. Prepare for clinical responsibilities, reviewing the list of planned patient visits

• ME 1.4. Perform relevant clinical assessments in a time-effective manner

• ME 2.2. Select investigation strategies demonstrating awareness of availability and access in the outpatient setting

• ME 2.4. Formulate evidence-based treatment plans that are suitable for implementation in the outpatient setting

• COM 5.1. Document clinical encounters to convey clinical reasoning and the rationale for decisions

• L 4.1. Manage time effectively to maintain clinic flow

• COL 1.3. Address the questions and concerns of the referring/primary care physician when acting in the consultant role

• COL 1.3. Use referral and consultation as opportunities to improve quality of care

• L 4.1. Review and act on test results in a timely manner

• P 1.1. Respond punctually to requests from patients or other health care professionals

• P 1.1. Exhibit appropriate professional behaviours

• COL 2.1. Delegate tasks and responsibilities in an appropriate and respectful manner

Context Variables

No context variables defined.

Requirements

• Collect observations of achievement on at least 2 occasions at least 3 months apart (minimum 2)