The Primary Care Course for Leaders in the Health Sector initiative, also known as APS Labs, was developed by the CCM Group in partnership with Hygeia Assessoria de Gestão de Saúde, cntxt, the National Association of Primary Care (NAPC), and NB Medical Education. With financial support from Unimed Federação/RS and SESCOOP/RS, the project constitutes an educational mission to London, United Kingdom, specifically aimed at Brazilian healthcare managers and leaders. In total, the project had 40 participants.
OBJECTIVES
Promote Primary Health Care (PHC) as the agent for generating a people-centered, quality and sustainable health model.
Offer a knowledge platform for leaders in Health Management to defend and implement best practices in PHC.
Provide opportunities for the organizational development of professionals and evidence-based PHC care models through continuous professional development.
EXPECTED LEARNING
Develop a broad understanding of Primary Care in the UK.
Understand how Primary Care is funded in the UK to ensure person-centred, accessible and quality care at the point of delivery.
Understand the makeup of a British Primary Care service, its emphasis on clinical quality and how different members of the team work together to deliver a comprehensive model of care.
SCHEDULE
MODALITY:
In person (London) (3h)
LOCATION:
The Royal Society of Medicine
1 Wimpole street / London / W1G 0AE
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr Nav Chana / Gavin Berkerey / Tom Owen (UK)
CONTENT:
• Introduction to the course – British stage
• The family doctor as gatekeeper
• The importance of the Clinic in PHC
• Interaction between primary and secondary care
MODALITY:
Site visit (London) (3h)
LOCATION:
Kentish Town Health Centre
2 Bartholomew Road/London/NW5 2BX
INSTRUCTORS:
Erno Harzheim/Jonathan Levy (United Kingdom)
CONTENT:
• Monitoring the medical practice of a British GP
• Getting to know the Clinic and teamwork
MODALITY:
In person (London) (3h)
LOCATION:
The Royal Society of Medicine
1 Wimpole street / London / W1G 0AE
INSTRUCTOR:
Nav Chana (UK)
CONTENT:
• The Primary Care team and interprofessional work
• Care Networks coordinated by APS
• Population health
• The importance of leadership
MODALITY:
Site visit (London) (3h)
LOCATION:
Guy Hospital, Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr Daghni Rajasingham (United Kingdom)
CONTENT:
• Hospital tour
• NHS hospital management and its role in the NHS
• Relationship with the APS
• Training of GPs in the hospital context
• Current challenges
MODALITY:
In person (London) (3h)
LOCATION:
The Royal Society of Medicine
1 Wimpole street / London / W1G 0AE
Digitalization of health
INSTRUCTOR:
Mr Omar Butt / Dr Pramod Prabhakaran
Telemedicine- LIVI case
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Harriet Bradley
CONTENT:
• Digital primary care
• Telemedicine in the NHS: remote consultations
• PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION: LIVI presentation and demonstration of scheduling, consultation, medical record consultation and medication prescription
MODALITY:
Site visit (London) (3h)
LOCATION:
40 Liberty Bridge Rd, East Village, London E20 1AS
3rd Floor, Moorfoot House, 221 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9FJ
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr Murray Elender
CONTENT:
• Telemedicine
• E Triage in primary care
• And triage in urgent care
• Clinic Tour
MODALITY:
In person (London) (3h)
LOCATION:
The Royal Society of Medicine
1 Wimpole street / London / W1G 0AE
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Nav Chana
CONTENT:
• Payment models in Primary Care
• Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) – system-wide funding
• Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF) – rewarding good medical practice
• Payment models for specialist care
• Primary Care as a buyer of specialized care
MODALITY:
Site visit (London) (3h)
LOCATION:
Imperial College Healthcare University NHS Trust
The Bays / South Wharf Road / St. Marys Hospital / London / W2 1NY
INSTRUCTORS:
Margo Fallon
CNWL Adult Service Community Lead
CONTENT:
• Show students how care for older people is organised in the NHS
MODALITY:
In person (London) (3h)
LOCATION:
Oxford University
Wellington Square/Oxford/OX1 2JD
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr Simon Curtis / Dr Phil Nichols (UK)
CONTENT:
• Professional assessment and revalidation
• Types of hiring and training
• The NB Medical platform
MODALITY:
Site visit (Oxford) (3h)
LOCATION:
Oxford University
Wellington Square/Oxford/OX1 2JD
INSTRUCTORS:
Erno Harzheim/Cntxt team (UK)
CONTENT:
• Free time to explore the University of Oxford and the Faculty of Medicine and learn about NB Medical