Abstract
The series, “Mastering your Fellowship”, provides examples of the question format encountered in the written and clinical examinations, Final Part A of the FCFP(SA) examination. The series is aimed at helping family medicine registrars prepare for this examination. Model answers are available online.
Highlights
This section in the South African Family Practice journal is aimed at helping registrars prepare for the FCFP(SA) Final Part A examination (Fellowship of the College of Family Physicians) and will provide examples of the question formats encountered in the written examination: multiple choice question (MCQ) in the form of single best answer (SBA - Type A) and/or extended matching question (EMQ – Type R); short answer question (SAQ), questions based on the critical reading of a journal and an example of an objectively structured clinical examination (OSCE) question
The MCQs will be based on the ten clinical domains of family medicine, the MEQs will be aligned with the five national unit standards and the critical reading section will include evidencebased medicine and primary care research methods
We suggest that you attempt answering the questions, before finding the model answers online: http://www.safpj.co.za/
Summary
This section in the South African Family Practice journal is aimed at helping registrars prepare for the FCFP(SA) Final Part A examination (Fellowship of the College of Family Physicians) and will provide examples of the question formats encountered in the written examination: multiple choice question (MCQ) in the form of single best answer (SBA - Type A) and/or extended matching question (EMQ – Type R); short answer question (SAQ), questions based on the critical reading of a journal (evidencebased medicine) and an example of an objectively structured clinical examination (OSCE) question. List the steps that you would follow to formulate a comprehensive anaesthetic plan for this patient, including the pre-, intra- and postoperative assessment and plan. Airway assessment – on history the patient had an uncomplicated previous caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. Enquire about any previous general anaesthesia (GA) and airway complications, or any medical conditions that may make intubation difficult On examination note she is obese, has a short neck, and large breasts - considered red flags and may be a concern for a possible difficult intubation if GA is required. Combined spinal www.tandfonline.com/ojfp 33 The page number in the footer is not for bibliographic referencing and GA may increase haemodynamic effects on mother, may elect for shorter acting opioids.
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