184829 - Care of people with cerebral palsy in general practice MCQs

This activity provides an overview of aetiology, diagnosis, management and care of people with cerebral palsy as they present in general practice. It is based on The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, the Centre for Developmental Disability Health, Monash Health, and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute 2018 factsheet series Cerebral palsy for general practitioners. The activity provides guidance around management of common health and psychosocial issues experienced by individuals with cerebral palsy and their families. This includes assessment, management, follow-up and referral.

GPs play a central role in ensuring that people with cerebral palsy are provided with continuous, high quality care throughout their lives. GPs need to recognise early signs of cerebral palsy and coordinate care for patients including annual health assessments, regular review and referral to specialist services.

D1. Communication skills and the patient-doctor relationship

• Ways in which health can be optimised and maintained are communicated to patients, family members and carers

D2. Applied professional knowledge and skills

• Comprehensive and holistic management plans are developed collaboratively

D3. Population health and the context of general practice

• Barriers to equitable access to quality care are addressed

D4. Professional and ethical role

• Duty of care is maintained

D5. Organisational and legal dimensions

• Children and young people health
• Individuals with disabilities

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute