Familiarise yourself with these resources to help GPs asking for advice :
The handy app:
The app has been developed by paediatric consultants in the south west and provides access to home care plans, as well as GP and hospital clinical guidelines, for the most common childhood health care conditions
Healthier together:
Paediatric advice leaflets for primary care
Bristol Children’s Hospital GP guidelines (under GP tab)
BNSSG Paeds Pod
Interviews with local specialists from around Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire on various topics related to primary care paediatrics
Curriculum links:
Level 1
LO1 KC1 Demonstrates the professional values, behaviours and attitudes required of doctors (outlined in Good Medical Practice) within the scope of their knowledge, skills and performance.
LO2 KC3 Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective collaboration with children, young people and their families, including colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs).
LO4 KC4 Engages in multi-professional management of a range of common general paediatric physical and mental health presentations, both short and long term.
LO4 KC6 Seeks appropriate advice and support from other teams in a timely and collaborative manner, including working effectively with colleagues in primary care.
Level 2
LO6 KC1 Takes an active role in promoting the optimum use of healthcare resources.
LO6 KC2 Works closely with all professional groups involved in creating a comprehensive care pathway.