General Practice 2 Handbook 2021/22

Action 

Tick when completed 

Before placement starts 

Ensure you know which group you are in and check whether your 1st placement day is central (virtual) or practice-based 

Complete the Complete the Preparation for Placements online learning module   

Join a medical defence union e.g., MPS or MDU 

Student membership is free 

Access to Virtual Primary Care (VPC) - you will be sent an email inviting you to register for a VPC account; registrar and log in prior to the placement starting 

Find the GP2 2021-22 course guide on QMplus – log into QM+ and locate the GP2 course guide (under the clinical placements tab) 

Read introductory email from GP tutor with details of 1st onsite day. This will include your practice’s local COVID risk reduction policy detailing: 

• LFT Testing requirements 

• PPE & mask wearing 

• Ventilation and flow arrangements  

• Adjustments for the very few students with specifics risks 

Please make sure you understand this prior to attending onsite and contact your GP tutor with any queries.  

On Day 1 

Read and sign the student learning agreement (SLA) 

Agree group ground rules, routes for contact (Teams, email, WhatsApp etc) and reporting absences (any absences must be reported to your GP tutor and to QMUL via form on QMplus)