This teaching plan focuses on the importance of understanding the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), which lists over 5700 subsidised health services in Australia. GP supervisors should guide registrars in using the MBS effectively, especially when it comes to commonly used item numbers and potential pitfalls.
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Date reviewed: 25 October 2025
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This teaching plan highlights the growing role of genetic testing in Australian general practice, as it becomes more accessible and sought after by patients. GP registrars need to develop competencies in assessing and managing common genetic disorders, interpreting complex genetic tests, and providing effective genetic counselling.
Date reviewed: 23 October 2025
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This teaching plan focuses on diagnostic error in general practice, which is common and can lead to significant patient harm. It emphasizes the GP supervisor’s role in assessing and guiding registrars to improve diagnostic skills and reduce errors, especially in the face of uncertainty.
Date reviewed: 28 October 2025
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This teaching plan emphasizes the importance of patient safety in general practice, defining it as minimising the risk of unnecessary harm. It highlights the role of supervisors in ensuring registrars have the necessary skills and processes in place to prevent, identify, and manage patient safety incidents.
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Date reviewed: 10 February 2026
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This teaching plan addresses the management of work-related issues, including musculoskeletal, psychological, and skin conditions. It highlights the GP’s role in workers’ compensation, focusing on aiding recovery, supporting early return to work, and promoting the health benefits of employment, while also helping GP registrars navigate the challenges and anxieties associated with these cases.
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Date reviewed: 10 November 2025
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This teaching plan focuses on doctors’ health, emphasising the importance of safe health behaviors to maintain physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. Given the stressors on registrars, including work pressures and exam preparation, GP supervisors play a crucial role in supporting their wellbeing and self-care.
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Date reviewed: 16 December 2025
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This teaching plan addresses the challenges new GP registrars face when transitioning from hospital to general practice prescribing, particularly regarding the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Understanding the PBS rules, regulations, and restrictions is crucial for registrars and should be covered early in their training, alongside guidance on rational prescribing.
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Date reviewed: 24 October 2025
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