Rural general paediatric practice and scope — formative SAQs

SAQ 1 (10)

A newly appointed rural general paediatrician covers a regional hospital, outpatient clinics and telephone advice to three smaller towns 200 km away. ^{[1] [2]}

a) Define the problem in one sentence and state the first safety priorities. (3 marks) ^[1]

b) Classify the situation using urgency, setting and equity axes. (3 marks) ^{[1] [2]}

c) List red flags that force immediate escalation or retrieval. (2 marks) ^[1]

d) Document the handover elements you would include in an SBAR call. (2 marks) ^[2]