Registrar pre teaching session worksheet
>click here for printable version<Complete the tasks below as discussed with your Supervisor when planning this session. The pre-session task for section C will be done by your Supervisor.
Section A - Rating
Below is a list of some of the core knowledge and skills components for managing anxiety disorders in general practice.
Print this worksheet using the link above, and rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 5 in these areas for discussion with your Supervisor.
(1 = definitely no, 5 = definitely yes)
Knowledge
I know how to manage patients who have anxiety symptoms in a general practice setting.
1 2 3 4 5
I know how to tell the difference between anxiety symptoms and anxiety disorders.
1 2 3 4 5
I have a good understanding of what psychological treatments may be appropriate in anxiety disorders.
1 2 3 4 5
I have a good understanding of the medications used for anxiety disorders and when to prescribe.
1 2 3 4 5
Skills
I am able to work effectively with patients who are highly anxious.
1 2 3 4 5
I am able to use some of the basic psychological interventions in practice.
1 2 3 4 5
I am able to prescribe safely and appropriately to anxious patients.
1 2 3 4 5
Section B - Activities
Identify a patient you have seen recently who was anxious.
Have a look at their file to refresh your memory.
Write down your recollections.
Bring this information and the case notes to your next teaching session with your Supervisor.
- What was the patient’s initial presenting problem?
- How did you identify that they were anxious?
- What symptoms of anxiety were present?
- How disabling was the anxiety?
- What sorts of stressors was the patient experiencing?
- What concerns did you have about the patient’s safety or the safety of others?
- Did you make a formal diagnosis?
- What did you do during the consultation?
- What plans for follow up did you put in place?
Identify a patient you have seen at least a couple of times recently who was anxious and who does not seem to be making any progress.
Have a look at their file to refresh your memory.
Write down your recollections.
Bring this information and the case notes to your next teaching session with your Supervisor.
• How disabling was the anxiety?
• What was the patient’s initial presenting problem?
• Did you make a formal diagnosis?
• What plans for follow up did you put in place?
• What happened/did not happen?
• Do you think that your expectations were reality based?
• What do you think were the blocks to progress here?
• If benzodiazepines were an issue with this patient, how did you manage it?