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AIDS and the future general practitioner.

B Sibbald, P Freeling

The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners

|November 1, 1988

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General practice trainers need to improve their knowledge and practices regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) to better guide trainees. While trainers discussed AIDS more with staff, both groups showed gaps in knowledge and counseling abilities.

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Public Health
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Effective vocational training in general practice relies on trainers demonstrating high standards.
The acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic necessitates informed healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare general practitioner trainers' and non-trainers' knowledge, attitudes, and responses to the AIDS epidemic.
To identify areas where trainers may need to enhance their practice for improved trainee education.

Main Methods:

A postal questionnaire survey was administered to 114 general practitioner trainers and 155 non-trainer general practitioners.
Knowledge, attitudes, and responses concerning AIDS were assessed and compared between the two groups.

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Main Results:

No significant differences in knowledge or attitudes towards AIDS were found between trainers and non-trainers.
Trainers were more likely to have discussed AIDS with their practice staff.
Both groups reported challenges including lack of knowledge, inability to offer AIDS counseling, and reluctance to treat intravenous drug users.

Conclusions:

General practice trainers require further education and support regarding AIDS to serve as effective role models.
Improvements in trainer knowledge and practice are crucial for equipping trainees to manage patients with or at risk of AIDS.