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Essential Knowledge Update 2018.2: May 2018

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General Practitioner

Essential Knowledge Update 2018.2 consists of six modules covering new and changing knowledge on:

Curriculum: Children and Young People , Eyes and Vision , Gynaecology and Breast , Improving Quality, Safety and Prescribing, Respiratory Health

Time to complete this course: 180 minutes

Date of publication: 15 May 2018

Reviewed and updated: 12 December 2023

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Gender Variance

This course is currently unavailable undergoing review.

This course consists of two modules, which cover different areas of this subject but with some overlap. The first module concentrates on care of the adult transgender patient, using a case study approach to discuss all aspects of GP care. This includes prescribing, pronoun use and changing the gender marker in the notes as well as a detailed discussion of the GMC and BMA positions on transgender care. The second module focuses more on the adolescent patient and discusses management including psychological input and drugs such as puberty blockers, as well as what to do if a patient presents to their GP wanting to discuss pausing or reversing aspects of their transition, as well as more information about disclosure of trans status within the context of medical care. In some places this course refers to administrative issues that do not apply across the whole of the UK, for example NHS numbers. The resources section contains information on these issue for those working in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Curriculum: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Time to complete this course: 75 minutes

Date of publication: 15 November 2020

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Mental health and suicide prevention

This module is one of a suite of courses looking at the health, wellbeing and service provision issues for patients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBTQ+). This group has specific needs and evidence shows that these are often not adequately met. By completing this module, you should have an awareness of the nature and prevalence of mental health issues in the LGBTQ+ population, the specific needs they have and how you may facilitate earlier help in order to achieve better outcomes.

An educational grant was received from the Government Equalities Office for the production of the course. Editorial and content decisions were made solely by the RCGP.

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