Downloads listed below in main body of page. Downloads include: guidance on how to approach each of the different types of project and a sample.
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This folder is provided as a resource for both trainees and trainers to give you some idea of some of the types of things that MAY be submitted in addition to the other nMRCGP assessments. None of these are mandatory although at the very minimum, audit should be taught during your training period anyway (if not, nag your trainer to do so - they won't mind, really). Provided are some sample projects demonstrating some of the different types of projects you might undertake during your training programme.. Click on the their titles to see the full document
(pdf files - Adobe Acrobat needed, available free off the internet : click here to get it )
When and Why Should I Be Doing Audit?
During the 1st GP attachment either an audit or a reflection on a QOF area should be completed. Normally this should be done in the first GP attachment and be available for the ARCP panel within four months of completion of the first GP post. There is no requirement from the ARCP for a further audit during ST2 and ST3.
The purpose of this exercise is to engage the trainee in change management in the practice in order to improve the quality of patient care.
The marking criteria should be borne in mind when planning and writing up this piece of work. The marking schedules are found below.
The Audit should demonstrate a complete 8 point cycle. The trainee may need to take one day study leave from a hospital post to return to the practice to do a second data collection –especially if the first post is 4 months.
A Note on QOF reflection: choose one quality indicator – e.g new QOF indicator or one where performance is sub optimal. Examine and clarify the issues with reference to literature including suggestions to improve performance.
A Checklist
* A statement of the aims of the project The background and reason for doing the project should be stated.
* Reference to the literature relevant to the project The references used should be listed in a consistent style at the end of the project. Normally there would be 6 or more relevant references. They should be referred to clearly in the text.
* A clear description of the method used to collect evidence The reader should have enough information to be able to repeat what was done. For audit projects, the criteria and standards should be stated.
* Presentation of the evidence This should be clearly related to the aims of the project, and the method. Consider different ways of presenting numerical data.
* Discussion of the evidence presented This should consider how well the chosen method addressed the aims of the project, the relevance of the findings to practice, and consideration of change in practice as a result of the findings. Evaluate your work.
* A conclusion to sum up the points raised in the discussion. Make some practical suggestions to improve a situation. Make constant reference to the marking schedule throughout the planning and writing stages and aim for high marks for each criterion.
WHEN ENGAGING IN ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED BELOW, YOU MUST CHOOSE SOMETHING THAT IS RELEVANT TO GENERAL PRACTICE.
QUESTIONAIRRES
NOTES REVIEW
LITERATURE REVIEW
CLINICAL CASE STUDY
RESEARCH STUDY
NEW SERVICE
DISCUSSION PAPER
COMPLETED AUDIT CYCLE (8 point cycle)