Understanding of ‘generalist medical practice’ in South African medical schools

This study explores how South African medical students and their preceptors understand generalist medical practice, highlighting its role in primary healthcare, holistic care, patient coordination, and managing undifferentiated patients.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

This study aimed to explore what the students and their preceptors understood by ‘generalist medical practice’.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The concept and key characteristics of generalist medical practice.
2. The role of generalist practitioners in primary health care and patient management.
3. The importance of holistic care, coordination of care, and disease prevention in generalist practice.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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