Event Information
Consultation Skills
7 Educational activity
2 Performance review
 Addressing health inequities
 Culturally safe practice
 Professionalism
 Ethical practice
Provide expert medical care in all rural contexts 
Provide primary care
History taking (Hx)
Communicator (COM)
Health advocate (ADV)

Consultation Skills

This course is designed to help you become a more confident, effective, and reflective Rural Generalist. You will further develop your skills to connect with patients, navigate challenging conversations, and make informed decisions in consultations. By focusing on practical approaches and self-awareness, you’ll gain the confidence to handle the complexities of everyday practice. By the end of the course, you will feel better equipped to ensure your patients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care.

Online learning hours:
9.00
Total hours:
9.00
 
Learning objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognise clear and empathetic communication strategies to effectively build rapport, gather essential information, and clearly explain diagnoses and treatment plans in ways easily understood by patients.
  • Evaluate the impact of personal attitudes, biases, and mental approaches on clinical judgment and consultation outcomes through self-reflective practice.
  • Implement targeted strategies to effectively manage challenging patient encounters and optimise time management within consultations.

Provider Information
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Education Development Team
61 07 3105 8200
61 07 3105 8299
education@acrrm.org.au
Level 1, 324 Queen Street
BRISBANE CITY
QLD, 4000