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The otolaryngology, head and neck training appraisal questionnaire: a national general practice perspective
P Lennon1, J P O'Donovan, S O'Donoghue
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Limerick, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland, paullennon81@gmail.com.
Background:
Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) make up a considerable proportion of the everyday workload of general practitioners (GPs). It is recognized that ENT makes up a very small part of the undergraduate curriculum, but some post-graduate training schemes are now offering placements in Otolaryngology.
Aim:
The aim of the study was to examine a perceived knowledge 'gap' of GPs in the area of Otolaryngology.
Method:
A postal questionnaire was sent to 1,000 GPs distributed evenly throughout the country.
Results:
There was a 47.3 % response rate; 72 % of GPs felt that they would see at least three or more children with a relevant ENT problem each day. Almost 70 % of GPs had less than a month exposure to ENT in medical school and 84 % of GPs felt that further emphasis was required at the undergraduate level. Twenty-one per cent of GPs surveyed had spent some time in Postgraduate ENT training. Ninety-one per cent of GPs agreed that further emphasis on ENT training was required at the Postgraduate level.
Conclusion:
General Practitioners feel that increased importance should be placed on the study of Otolaryngology at both undergraduate and Postgraduate level.
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