Elearning and GPnotebook

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Elearning and GPnotebook

• Jim McMorran
• Coventry GP
• Editor GPnotebook

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Elearning basics what is elearning?

• any virtual act or process used to acquire data,
  information, skills or knowledge
• means an approach to facilitate and enhance
  learning through the use of devices based on
  computer and communications technology

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Elearning Basics How is elearning delivered?
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Benefits of elearning

• Cost-Effectiveness
• Just-In-Time Training
• Flexibility
• Customisation
• Measurement
• Variety

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Disadvantages

• Technology issues
• Portability
• Reduced social and cultural interaction..
• Inflexible
• Scope Limited / Predefined

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Elearning for GPs

• BMJ learning
• RCGP learning
• GPnotebook

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UK Doctors use of internet
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BMJ learning

• Advantages
• Authoritative/track record
• Wide range of modules
• PDP tools PUNs/DENs
• Accomodates different users
• Modules very focussed

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BMJ learning

• Disadvantages
• need to be a member of BMA or pay for BMJ
  learning
• modules very focussed
• text not continually updated
• Not related to information use in consultation..

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GPnotebook

• GPnotebook tracker
• Record of use of GPnotebook for PDP
• PUNs and DENs
• GEMs
• GPnotebook educational modules
• Shortened version a fortnightly feature in PULSE

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GPnotebook

• GEMs
• Reflect topics from nMRCGP curriculum
• Discussions with RCGP with regards development of
  GEMs
• GPnotebook version of nMRCGP curriculum

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Conclusion

• Elearning learning within and outside the
  consultation
• Elearning likely to play significant role in GP
  training with the introduction of nMRCGP
• Various resources available BMJ learning,
  GPnotebook, RCGP learning