CotEcast #2 - Shownotes

Title: Geriatrics and the GMC

Date: 18/08/14

Host(s): Mark Garside (ST7 Geriatric Medicine), Pete Brock (ST3 Geriatric Medicine)

Guest(s): Rachel Woodall (GMC Regional Liaison Advisor)

Opening Question:What is your favourite medical TV show?

Main Topic: Geriatric Medicine, E-Learning, and the GMC

Discussion Points:

• General state of e-learning resources related to Geriatric Medicine
• Benefit of GMC site signposting to other resources
• GMC’s ‘Better Care for Older People' resource (why & how it was developed, and who it’s aimed at)
• The use of reflective diaries
• What could be added/improved in future
• Most recommended parts of the resource
• Wider discussion of role of GMC in education and clinical standard-setting (not just 'fitness to practice'!)

References, Links and Resources:

• Better Care for Older People:http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/23756.asp
• Mini-GEMS: http://www.aeme.org.uk/mini-gems

Twitter Usernames:

• AEME: @ElderlyMedEd
• Mark: @garside80
• Pete: @petebrock7
• Rachel: @WoodallRach
• GMC: @gmcuk

Email [email protected] with comments, questions, suggestions

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