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'Feeling like a deer in the headlights': A qualitative study of registrar experience in early general practice
Duncan Howard1, Christine Bottrell2, Jenni Parsons3
1MBBS, DRANZCOG, FRACGP, MMedAnth, General Practitioner, Brunswick Community Medical Centre, Brunswick, Vic; GP Supervisor and Research Team Leader, Murray City Country Coast GP Training, Parkville, Vic.
Background And Objectives:
The journey of becoming a competent general practitioner is, anecdotally, a bumpy ride. The aim of this study was to explore general practice registrars' experiences in their first six-month term as they learn the science, art and trade of general practice.
Method:
This study explored the experience of 12 registrars undertaking their first general practice term using a qualitative narrative inquiry approach. Registrars kept a fortnightly audio-diary reflection, supplemented by a semi-structured interview at the start and end of the term.
Results:
The start of the general practice term was marked by stress and anxiety. The steep learning curve of the registrars' educational journey was matched by an emotional journey from the initial stress to becoming more 'comfortable'.
Discussion:
The stress of the early days was experienced by all registrars and managed in a number of ways. The findings may help facilitate the journey for future registrars.
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