Consult in 12 Minutes
Are your consultations running late? Time management is a major challenge..
Fix the Blind Spots
If you’ve failed the SCA more than once, the problem is rarely effort. It’s the absence of a blueprint..
Negotiation skill
You’re eight minutes into your SCA case. Mr Smith is pushing hard for a scan. You know it’s not indicated..
How to Consult in 12 Minutes for the SCA Exam
Are you preparing for SCA Exam? Consulting within 12 minutes is challenging for many GP trainees. Recently, I spoke with a GP registrar whose SCA preparation has hit a brick wall. He struggled to drive his consultation forward, often getting flustered and running out of time. After an in-depth analysis, we identified a major weakness…
SCA Exam GP Tips from Neighbour
The MRCGP SCA exam (Simulated Clinical Assessment) has evolved to meet the new needs of general practice. In this interview, Dr Roger Neighbour, renowned teacher on the skills of communication with a deep understanding of GP consultation, provides his insights into the Simulated Consultation Assessment. We cover the changing landscape of consultation skills, common pitfalls…
How to pass SCA?
Preparing for the MRCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment can be challenging for a lot of GP trainees. Finding the time to revise, staying motivated and practicing for SCA can feel overwhelming. If you haven’t been taught the essentials of remote consulting, it can be dauting to navigate phone or video consultations. Every GPST needs to develop…
MRCGP SCA: 5 Common Pitfalls
Are you making these pitfalls? By the end of this article you will learn what you can do to avoid them and pass the MRCGP SCA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwp2IEiLpPE&t=77s&ab_channel=DrErwinKwun Failing to build rapport It is more difficult to develop a genuine connection over the phone. This can affect the patient’s willingness to open up and share important…
My Story: From Shy to Confident Speaker
Watch the video on YouTube As a child, I was a timid soul. The mere thought of speaking in front of others sent shivers down my spine. My heart would race as I worried about what others might think. The Shiest student of the year Growing up, my shyness was so pronounced that in my…
Sympathy Vs Empathy
People often think sympathy and empathy are the same thing without realising they are very different concepts. Sympathy is an expression of care or concern for someone. In contrast, empathy is the ability to understand and feel the emotion of the other person. When you empathise, you understand the other person’s perspectives, predicament and share…