ABSTRACT
The emphasis of the oral part of the MRCGP is aimed at these three broad areas:
• Communication • Professional values • Personal growth
The communication area encompasses verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, skills for effective information transfer, principles of communication and consultation models. Professional values cover moral and ethical issues, patient autonomy, medico-legal issues, flexibility and tolerance, implications of styles of practice, roles of health professionals and cultural and social factors. Personal and professional growth focuses on continuing professional development, self-appraisal and evaluation, stress awareness and management, burnout and change management.
