The training and support of general practitioners in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Abstract

The body of work presented in this portfolio addresses the research question: "What is best practice in training and support for General Practitioners in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health?" My 13 papers and monographs describe general practice training and related research conducted from 1998-2018, using a range of methodologies. The research is grounded in partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations, and rigorous, evidence based research approaches. In this portfolio I discuss the rationale for training health professionals as a strategy for addressing Indigenous health inequity and provide an organisational context in the Australian general practice training setting. My discussion of the papers and monographs is informed by a comprehensive review of the current literature. Reflecting on my research and the current literature, six themes are identified as framing best practice in general practice training in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and recommendations for best practice are described under each. The themes are Indigenous leadership and partnerships; organisational commitment; systemic approach; learning approaches; learning content; and assessment and evaluation.

Date of Award	2019
Original language	English