Essential Guide to the RCA for the MRCGP

The Recorded Consultation Assessment (RCA) is a new exam for doctors that is based on recordings of telephone and video consultations with real patients. This book provides a practical guide to help nervous candidates, particularly International Medical Graduates (IMGs), prepare effectively, with useful advice on common pitfalls, working with practice teams, obtaining consent, differentiating between low and high challenge cases, setting up technology, and performing well in each of the core domains. It also takes you through all aspects of using the FourteenFish platform to record, assess, and submit your consultations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2022
Publisher: Scion Publishing Ltd

The Recorded Consultation Assessment (RCA) represents a significant shift in the examination format for medical professionals accustomed to practical exams featuring actors. The RCA exam relies on recordings of real telephone and video consultations with genuine patients, however, patients do not present or respond in the same manner as actors.

This comprehensive full-color book serves as a valuable guide for nervous candidates, particularly International Medical Graduates (IMGs), to effectively prepare for the exam. It offers practical advice on various aspects, including common pitfalls, working with practice teams, obtaining consent, differentiating between low and high-challenge cases, and selecting appropriate topics to avoid. The book also provides step-by-step instructions on setting up the technology for telephone, video, and face-to-face consultations, along with tips on performing well in each of the core domains.

In addition, the book walks you through the entire process of recording, assessing, and submitting your consultations using the FourteenFish platform, with screenshots used to illustrate each step. If you are seeking assistance in preparing for the RCA exam from someone who has passed the exam as part of the first cohort, has conducted RCA exam preparation courses, and has liaised with trainers and program directors, this book is essential for your preparation.

Packed with practical and clinical tips, it covers every aspect you need to know before submitting your exam. By following the guidance provided, you can approach the RCA exam with confidence, knowing that you have the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 172 x 245 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911510963