Competencies
This module focuses on the following OPEN Core Competencies in Psychiatry, related CanMEDs roles & associated principles from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
| OPEN Core Competency | CanMEDs Role | CFPC |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Be able to preform a psychiatric assessment and create a coherent treatment plan that addresses patient needs. | Medical Expert | The family physician is a skilled clinician. |
| 2. Identify patients in their practice that can benefit from treatment. | Health Advocate | The family physician is a resource to a defined practice population. The patient-physician relationship is central to the role of the family physician. |
| 3. Be able to discuss the range of treatments available and setting goals of care with their patients. | Communicator / Medical Expert | The family physician is a resource to a defined practice population. |