Non-urgent advice: Introduction
The below resources highlight the national guidance and protocols available to support each of the curriculum’s foundation professional capabilities (FPCs). There are a wealth of freely available evidence-based resources available to help consolidate and develop knowledge and skills to deliver safe and effective patient care. The information below draws on a range of sources including elfh, British Medical Journal (BMJ) and Drs.net. Logins are required for all sites.
The curriculum resource aims to assist foundation doctors, clinical supervisors, educational supervisors and other key members involved in delivering foundation training in improving their knowledge and understanding of the generic and clinical topics as set out in the foundation programme curriculum 2021. It is important to note however, that this resource does not provide additional information underpinning every element of becoming a successful doctor. Many other resources are available through local postgraduate centre and foundation teams.
HLO 1: An accountable, capable and compassionate doctor
FPC1: Clinical assessment
Assess patient needs in a variety of clinical settings including acute, non-acute and community
elfh
– Medication History Taking and Prescribing on Admission
– Interpretation of Investigations: Practical Application
– Assessment and Initial Management
– Re-evaluation and Monitoring
– Arterial Blood Gas Sampling and Interpretation
– Patient with a Reduced Level of Consciousness
– NICE IV Fluid – Principles and Five Rs
– NICE IV Fluid – More Complex Scenarios
– NICE IV Fluid – When It Goes Wrong
– BNF Usage and Other Prescribing Information Sources
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 1)
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 2)
– Safe Prescribing in Renal Impairment
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 1)
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 2)
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 3)
– Safer Medicine Use Through Concordance
– Mind
– Mobility
– Psychiatric Assessment and Mental State Examination
– Delirium (Acute Confusional States): Recognition and Causes
– Delirium (Acute Confusional States): Diagnosis and Management
– Eating Disorders; Anorexia and Bulimia
– Planning Ahead Using the MCA
– Discussing ‘Do Not Attempt CPR’ Decisions
– Am I Dying How Long have I Got Handling Challenging Questions
– Recognising the Last Months and Days of Life and Verifying Death
– Symptom Management for the Dying Adult: Pain, and Nausea and Vomiting
– Mental Capacity Act and Death Certification
– Medically Unexplained Symptoms
– Safe Practice the Doctors Perspective
– Medical Error: When Things Go Wrong
– Hospital Acquired Fever: What to do if MRSA Positive
– Hospital Acquired Fever with MRSA: What to do Next
– Infection Control: Diarrhoea in an Inpatient
– Infection Control: Air and Blood Borne Pathogens
– Infection Control: Modes of Transmission
– Cultural and Religious Diversity and Bereavement
– Management of Substance Misuse
– Management of Alcohol Misuse
– The impact of malnutrition on health
– Options for Nutritional Care
– Multi-Disciplinary Discharge Planning
– Impact of Short-term and Long-Term Physical Problems on Daily Living
– Assessment of Ability to Self Care after Discharge
– Family Dynamics Affecting Discharge
– Management of Long Term Disease in the Community
– Managing Obesity: Guiding and Enabling Behaviour Change
– Understanding Eating Disorders – Signs, Symptoms and Causes
– Understanding Eating Disorders – Practical Requirements
– Safe Prescribing and VTE Scenario
– Blood Transfusion and Consent Scenario
– How to Take a History Red Eye
– What is MECC and why is it important?
– How to Have a MECC Conversation
– Safeguarding Adults – Level 2
BMJ
– The prostate: clinical examination (10051778)
– Cranial nerve examination (10051838)
– Wrist examination (10053465)
– Elbow examination (10053110)
– Shoulder examination and diagnosis (10019901)
– Knee examination (10048374)
– Ankle examination (10048359)
– Hip examination (10047155)
– Back examination: low back pain and sciatica (10060322)
– Stroke: differential diagnoses (10014747)
FPC2: Clinical prioritisation
Recognise and, where appropriate, initiate urgent treatment of deterioration in physical and mental health
elfh
– Assessment and Initial Management
– Re-evaluation and Monitoring
– Arterial Blood Gas Sampling and Interpretation
– Patient with a Reduced Level of Consciousness
– NICE IV Fluid – Principles and Five Rs
– NICE IV Fluid – More Complex Scenarios
– NICE IV Fluid – When It Goes Wrong
– Interpretation of Investigations: Practical Application
– Psychiatric Assessment and Mental State Examination
– Delirium (Acute Confusional States): Recognition and Causes
– Delirium (Acute Confusional States): Diagnosis and Management
– Eating Disorders; Anorexia and Bulimia
– Eating Disorders; Anorexia and Bulimia
– BNF Usage and Other Prescribing Information Sources
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 1)
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 2)
– Safe Prescribing in Renal Impairment
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 1)
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 2)
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 3)
– Safer Medicine Use Through Concordance
– Mind
– Mobility
– Senior Advice Who When and Why?
– Senior Advice: When to Stop for Help
– Medical Error: When Things Go Wrong
– Hospital Acquired Fever: What to do if MRSA Positive
– Hospital Acquired Fever with MRSA: What to do Next
– Infection Control: Diarrhoea in an Inpatient
– Infection Control: Air and Blood Borne Pathogens
– Infection Control: Modes of Transmission
– Cultural and Religious Diversity and Bereavement
– Management of Substance Misuse
– Management of Alcohol Misuse
– Understanding Eating Disorders – Signs, Symptoms and Causes
– Understanding Eating Disorders – Practical Requirements
– Safe Prescribing and VTE Scenario
– Blood Transfusion and Consent Scenario
– How to Take a History Red Eye
– Patient Autonomy and Related Ethics
– The impact of malnutrition on health
– Options for Nutritional Care
Drs.net
BMJ
– Airways management course (10057539)
FPC3: Holistic planning
Diagnose and formulate treatment plans (with appropriate supervision) that include ethical consideration of the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient
elfh
– Interpretation of Investigations: Practical Application
– Keeping the Patient at the Centre of Care
– BNF Usage and Other Prescribing Information Sources
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 1)
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 2)
– Safe Prescribing in Renal Impairment
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 1)
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 2)
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 3)
– Safer Medicine Use Through Concordance
– Effective Referrals to Other Clinical Teams
– Holding an Outpatient Consultation
– Safe Practice the Doctors Perspective
– Infection Control: Modes of Transmission
– Organ Donation and Related Communication Skills
– Cultural and Religious Diversity and Bereavement
– How to get the best from laboratory and imaging services
– Discharge planning: engaging therapists and social services
– Management of Substance Misuse
– Management of Alcohol Misuse
– Patient Autonomy and Related Ethics
– Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
– Assessment and Initial Management
– Re-evaluation and Monitoring
– Arterial Blood Gas Sampling and Interpretation
– Patient with a Reduced Level of Consciousness
– The impact of malnutrition on health
– Options for Nutritional Care
– Multi-Disciplinary Discharge Planning
– Impact of Short-term and Long-Term Physical Problems on Daily Living
– Assessment of Ability to Self Care after Discharge
– Family Dynamics Affecting Discharge
– Management of Long Term Disease in the Community
– NICE IV Fluid – Principles and Five Rs
– NICE IV Fluid – More Complex Scenarios
– NICE IV Fluid – When It Goes Wrong
– Managing Obesity: Guiding and Enabling Behaviour Change
– Understanding Eating Disorders – Signs, Symptoms and Causes
– Understanding Eating Disorders – Practical Requirements
– Eating Disorders; Anorexia and Bulimia
– Medically Unexplained Symptoms
– Mind
– Mobility
– Safe Prescribing and VTE Scenario
– Blood Transfusion and Consent Scenario
– Mental Capacity Act and Death Certification
– Discussing ‘Do Not Attempt CPR’ Decisions
– Am I Dying How Long have I Got Handling Challenging Questions
– Recognising the Last Months and Days of Life and Verifying Death
– Symptom Management for the Dying Adult: Pain, and Nausea and Vomiting
– Errors and Experiences in Healthcare
– Minimising Risk in Healthcare Organisations
– Safeguarding Adults – Level 2
Drs.net
BMJ
– Chest x ray: an essential guide to interpretation (10009899)
– Arterial blood gases: a guide to interpretation (5004327)
– Liver function tests: interpreting abnormal results (5003197)
– Basic life support (10056682)
FPC4: Communication and care
Provide clear explanations to patients/carers, agree a plan and deliver health care advice and treatment where appropriate
elfh
– Medication History Taking and Prescribing on Admission
– Holding an Outpatient Consultation
– Communicating Treatment Risks to Patients
– Explaining Evidence/Guidelines/Protocols to Patients
– Guidelines in Clinical Practice
– Patient Autonomy and Related Ethics
– Hospital Acquired Fever: What to do if MRSA Positive
– Hospital Acquired Fever with MRSA: What to do Next
– Infection Control: Diarrhoea in an Inpatient
– Infection Control: Air and Blood Borne Pathogens
– Infection Control: Modes of Transmission
– DVLA
– Organ Donation and Related Communication Skills
– Cultural and Religious Diversity and Bereavement
– Primary, Secondary Care Interface
– How to get the best from laboratory and imaging services
– Discharge planning: engaging therapists and social services
– Effective Referrals to Other Clinical Teams
– Management of Alcohol Misuse
– Evidence Based Medicine in Clinical Practice
– Common Study Designs in Clinical Research
– Re-evaluation and Monitoring
– The impact of malnutrition on health
– Options for Nutritional Care
– Quality and Safety in the NHS
– Keeping the Patient at the Centre of Care
– Team Working and Patient Safety
– Outcomes and Patient Experience
– Errors and Experiences in Healthcare
– Minimising Risk in Healthcare Organisations
– Multi-Disciplinary Discharge Planning
– Impact of Short-term and Long-Term Physical Problems on Daily Living
– Assessment of Ability to Self Care after Discharge
– Family Dynamics Affecting Discharge
– Management of Long Term Disease in the Community
– NICE IV Fluid – Principles and Five Rs
– NICE IV Fluid – More Complex Scenarios
– NICE IV Fluid – When It Goes Wrong
– BNF Usage and Other Prescribing Information Sources
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 1)
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 2)
– Safe Prescribing in Renal Impairment
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 1)
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 2)
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 3)
– Safer Medicine Use Through Concordance
– Safe Prescribing and VTE Scenario
– Blood Transfusion and Consent Scenario
– Managing Obesity: Guiding and Enabling Behaviour Change
– Eating Disorders; Anorexia and Bulimia
– Understanding Eating Disorders – Signs, Symptoms and Causes
– Understanding Eating Disorders – Practical Requirements
– Medically Unexplained Symptoms
– Mind
– Mobility
– Very Brief Advice on Smoking: ASK, ADVISE, ACT
– Mental Capacity Act and Death Certification
– Discussing ‘Do Not Attempt CPR’ Decisions
– Am I Dying How Long have I Got Handling Challenging Questions
– Recognising the Last Months and Days of Life and Verifying Death
– Symptom Management for the Dying Adult: Pain, and Nausea and Vomiting
– Planning Ahead Using the MCA
– Completion of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death Part 3
– Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
– Safeguarding Adults – Level 2
BMJ
– How to calculate treatment risks and help patients make informed decisions (10017705)
– Breaking bad news: a how to do it guide (10056755)
– Communication skills (10056676)
– Complaint management (10013164)
FPC5: Continuity of care
Contribute to safe ongoing care both in and out of hours
elfh
– Senior Advice Who When and Why?
– Senior Advice: When to Stop for Help
– Safe Prescription and Risk Management
– Human Factors and Analysis of Adverse Events
– Effective Referrals to Other Clinical Teams
– Team Working and Patient Safety
– Outcomes and Patient Experience
– Psychiatric Assessment and Mental State Examination
– Delirium (Acute Confusional States): Recognition and Causes
– Delirium (Acute Confusional States): Diagnosis and Management
– Hospital Acquired Fever: What to do if MRSA Positive
– Organ Donation and Related Communication Skills
– An Underperforming Colleague – What To Do
– Primary, Secondary Care Interface
– How to get the best from laboratory and imaging services
– Discharge planning: engaging therapists and social services
– Assessment and Initial Management
– Re-evaluation and Monitoring
– Introduction to Patient Safety
– Quality and Safety in the NHS
– Keeping the Patient at the Centre of Care
– Multi-Disciplinary Discharge Planning
– Impact of Short-term and Long-Term Physical Problems on Daily Living
– Assessment of Ability to Self Care after Discharge
– Family Dynamics Affecting Discharge
– Management of Long Term Disease in the Community
– BNF Usage and Other Prescribing Information Sources
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 1)
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 2)
– Safe Prescribing in Renal Impairment
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 1)
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 2)
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 3)
– Safer Medicine Use Through Concordance
– Safe Prescribing and VTE Scenario
– Blood Transfusion and Consent Scenario
HLO 2: A valuable member of healthcare workforce
FPC6: Sharing the vision
Work confidently within and, where appropriate, guide the multi-professional team to deliver a consistently high standard of patient care based on sound ethical principles
elfh
– Team Working and Patient Safety
– Feedback for Personal Development
– Senior Advice Who When and Why?
– Senior Advice: When to Stop for Help
– Organ Donation and Related Communication Skills
– Health (Blood Borne Infection) and Handling Stress
– Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
– Introduction to Patient Safety
– Quality and Safety in the NHS
BMJ
– How to get the best out of your team (10061459)
– Understanding resilience in the workplace (10060244)
– Building professional relationships (10061504)
FPC7: Fitness to practice
Develop the skills necessary to manage their own personal wellbeing
elfh
FPC8: Upholding values
Act as a responsible employee including speaking up when others do not act in accordance with the values of the healthcare system
elfh
– Medical Error: When Things Go Wrong
– Communicating Treatment Risks to Patients
– Hospital Acquired Fever with MRSA: What to do Next
– Infection Control: Diarrhoea in an Inpatient
– Health (Blood Borne Infection) and Handling Stress
– Raising Concerns About Patient Safety
– An Underperforming Colleague – What To Do
– Errors and Experiences in Healthcare
FPC9: Quality improvement
Take an active part in processes to improve the quality of care
elfh
FPC10: Teaching the teacher
Teach and present effectively
elfh
– Teaching – Delivering a Formal Teaching Session
– Teaching – Clinical Practice: Bedside or Opportunistic Moment
– Making the Best Use of Multi-Source Feedback: A Trainee Guide
– Getting the Most from Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS)
– Getting the Most from a Case Based Discussion (CBD)
– Getting the Most from a Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX)
– Getting the Most Out of Supervised Learning Events: Feedback and Reflection
– Getting the Most Out of Supervised Learning Events: Reflection After Feedback
HLO 3: A professional, responsible for their own practice and portfolio development
FPC11: Ethics and law
Demonstrate professional practice in line with the curriculum, GMC and other statutory requirements through development of a professional portfolio
elfh
– How to Avoid the GMC Disciplinary Committee
– Medical Error: When Things Go Wrong
– Health Needs, Demands and Resource
– DVLA
– Organ Donation and Related Communication Skills
– GMC Registration and Post Graduate Observation
– Management of Substance Misuse
– Patient Autonomy and Related Ethics
– Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Drs.net
FPC12: Continuing professional development
Develop practice including the acquisition of new knowledge and skills through experiential learning; acceptance of feedback and, if necessary, remediation; reading and, if appropriate, by research
elfh
– How to Avoid the GMC Disciplinary Committee
– Making the Best Use of Multi-Source Feedback: A Trainee Guide
– Getting the Most from Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS)
– Getting the Most from a Case Based Discussion (CBD)
– Getting the Most from a Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX)
– Getting the Most Out of Supervised Learning Events: Feedback and Reflection
– Getting the Most Out of Supervised Learning Events: Reflection After Feedback
– GMC Registration and Post Graduate Observation
– Evidence Based Medicine in Clinical Practice
– Common Study Designs in Clinical Research
– Explaining Evidence/Guidelines/Protocols to Patients
– Guidelines in Clinical Practice
– Teaching – Delivering a Formal Teaching Session
– Teaching – Clinical Practice: Bedside or Opportunistic Moment
– Searching the Literature and Locating Papers
– Feedback for Personal Development
– What is MECC and why is it important?
Drs.net
FPC13: Understanding medicine
Understanding Medicine: Understand the breadth of medical practice and plan a career
elfh
Core foundation learning topics
Mental health including mental illness
elfh
– Delirium (Acute Confusional States): Recognition and Causes
– Delirium (Acute Confusional States): Diagnosis and Management
– Mind (Frailty – Delirium, dementia and depression)
o Planning Ahead Using the MCA
– Eating Disorders; Anorexia and Bulimia
o Understanding Eating Disorders – Signs, Symptoms and Causes
o Understanding Eating Disorders – Practical Requirements
– Managing Obesity: Guiding and Enabling Behaviour Change
– Management of Substance Misuse
Health promotion and public health
elfh
BMJ
– How does physical activity produce health benefits? (10051877)
– The importance of physical activity (10051859)
Leadership
elfh
BMJ
– Emotional intelligence (10060745)
– The Art of Effective Feedback (10060330)
– How to get the best out of your team (10061459)
Quality improvement methodology
elfh
Appraisal of evidence
elfh
Integration of acute illness into chronic disease management and multiple co-morbidities
elfh
– Management of Long Term Disease in the Community
– Impact of Short-term and Long-Term Physical Problems on Daily Living
– Primary, Secondary Care Interface
– Assessment of Ability to Self Care after Discharge
– Assessment and Initial Management
– Re-evaluation and Monitoring
– Arterial Blood Gas Sampling and Interpretation
Drs.net
– Age-related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy
– Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children and Adolescents
– Diagnosis and Initial Management of Type 2 Diabetes
– Diagnosis and Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
– Glaucoma
– Heart Failure for Primary Care
– Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
– Tremor
BMJ
Frailty
End of life care
elfh
Drs.net
BMJ
High risk prescribing
elfh
Drs.net
BMJ
Teaching skills
elfh
– Safe Prescription and Risk Management
– Safe Practice the Doctors Perspective
– Communicating Treatment Risks to Patients
– BNF Usage and Other Prescribing Information Sources
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 1)
– Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 2)
– Safe Prescribing in Renal Impairment
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 1)
– Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 2)
Drs.net
BMJ
Safeguarding