The RCGP is rolling out a
programme that will be delivered through a series of half day
workshops throughout Great Britain.
The purpose of the training is
to:
- increase the
knowledge, skills and confidence of GPs in dealing with clinical
issues relating to work and health
- ensure GPs are aware
of their responsibilities in this area and to signpost additional
means of support which will enable them and their teams to be
confident that they are providing the best possible care for these
patients.
Why the need for this
training?
- To signpost additional means of
support which will enable GP’s and their teams to be confident that
they are providing the best possible care for the
patients.
- To enable GPs to manage the patient
with work / health issues up to a certain level as they do with
conditions in the area of other specialities. The workshops will be
delivered by an RCGP-trained GP and Occupational
Physician. It is envisaged that around 40 workshops
will be delivered over a one year period, each attended by 35
GPs.
- Many patients require
active support to be able to return to work or to continue working
with a medical condition and, for the majority, GPs are the trusted
first point of contact and guidance for those with such health
problems. Doctors have a duty of care to act in the best interests
of their patient and there is evidence that GPs find sickness
absence management particularly challenging and may be unsure of
what they and the general public team should do. This can be a
source of conflict in the consultation.
How much does it cost?
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Until 31 May 2012 |
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From 1 June 2012 |
| RCGP members and AiTs |
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£25
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£35 |
| Non-RCGP members |
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£30 |
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£45 |
Did you know…?
“Recent evidence suggests
that work can be good for health, reversing the harmful effects of
long-term unemployment and prolonged sickness absence. Yet
much of the current approach to the treatment of people of working
age, including the sickness certification process, reflects and
assumption that illness is incompatible with being in work”
(Dame Carol Black 2008)
"Most people with common
health problems can be helped to return to work by following a few
basic principles of healthcare and workplace management. This
can be done with existing or minimal additional resources, and is
low cost or cost-neutral. Policy should be directed to
persuading and supporting health professionals and employers to
implement these principles.” (VR Review 2008)
Healthy Working
UK
A website
providing doctors and other healthcare professionals timely access
to information, guidance and training on the management of health
and work. Click here for further
information.
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