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The MRCGP Video Component
This is the latest component to be added to the MRCGP exam. Videos also form
part of summative assessment. Trainees often find videos of their consultations
intimidating. Therefore I anticipate that this part of the examination may
turn out to be the least popular with exam candidates.
What are the examiners looking for?
Both clinical and consulting skills are being measured. But
most of the emphasis is on consulting skills. Read the booklet containing
details of the areas being tested. Practice looking through these areas at
an early stage with your trainer.
Preparation:
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Start early !!!
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Apply as early as you know that you want to sit the exam.
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Read the requirements carefully
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A tape with atleast 15 consultations is required. This will take alot of
time to prepare, remember that you need to watch the consultations yourself
and comment on them in your workbook. You should also review some of them
with your trainer.
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Become acquainted with the equipment. Watch out for:
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Good sound quality, both patient and doctor can be heard, watch out for noisy
printers and other background noises
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Make sure that the time and date are recorded on the tape
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You need to submit a 4 hour VHS tape, most camcorders use a smaller tape
and so the consultations will need to be copied on to a VHS tape
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You can edit out consultations that you are not happy with.
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Record that tapes at normal speed.
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May need use a wide angle lens.
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Consent is required by patients before the consultation and after. Use the
standard consent forms.
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Go through as many of the videos that you have both "good and bad" to
discriminate those consultations which you should submit. By watching yourself
you should improve. Video yourself regularly and assess yourself on your
own and with other trainees as well as with your trainer.
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Be yourself, have confidence in your consultation technique.
For up to date information regarding requirements, check the RCGP website
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College of General Practioners
Last updated 5/5/98