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GP Stage 3 Selection Centre Written Prioritisation Exercise

Essential Information, Key Tips, Techniques & Mark Scheme Domains


Exam Specific Practice

​The first thing to ensure is that all practice reflects the exam setting.  This means no A4 Pukka pads or time independent practice. All practice should be under strict timed conditions, on examination answer sheets, hand written and preferably based on official past written prioritisation exercises.
 
Timed Conditions
Examination Answer Sheets
Hand Written Practice
Past Written Prioritisation Exercises 

Time Aware, Time Efficient

2 – 5 – 3
 

The second factor to consider is how you're going to divide your 30 minutes for the written prioritisation exercise. We would suggest a 2-5-3 approach. That's 2 minutes to rank each of the scenarios, 5 minutes to justify and explain your actions for each of the 5 scenarios and 3 minutes to reflect.

Ranking – 2 Minutes
Justifications & Actions – 5 minutes/Scenario (25 Minutes Total)
Reflection – 3 Minutes

10 Common Written Prioritisation Scenarios

Whilst the exact scenarios vary from year to year, the general principles and topics remain exactly the same. Given the limited time, we would advise pre-planning justification and action points for each of the 10 common written prioritisation scenarios shown below. 


Medical Emergencies (eg. Anaphylaxis/Chest Pain)
Non-Emergency Medical Presentations (eg. Abdominal Pain/Low Grade Fever)
Medication Errors
Personal/Family Matters (eg. Missed Call From Partner)
Colleague Requesting Assistance
Angry Patient/Relative
TTA Requiring Completion
Patient/Relative Requesting To Speak To A Doctor
Colleague Requesting To Speak To You
Non-Time Pressured Tasks (eg. Arranging Mess Christmas Party)

Reflect v Rehearse

Similarly, there are a maximum of 5 reflection questions which are recycled each year and hence it's a good idea to prepare answers for these as well, or alternatively attend a Blackstone Tutors GP Stage 3 course, and you'll receive justifications, actions and reflection points for each of the common scenarios and questions.
 
What Did You Find Difficult Completing This Task And What Issues Were Raised?
What Did You Learn About Yourself During This Exercise?
Would You Do Anything Differently If You Were To Do This Exercise Again?
How Will You Apply What You Have Learnt?

Mark Scheme Domains

Finally, always keep in mind the four domains that you are being assessed on and consider how these can be applied to each of the scenarios mentioned.
 
Empathy & Sensitivity
Communication Skills
Conceptual Thinking & Problem Solving
Professional Integrity

GP Stage 3 Further Reading

GP Stage 3 Selection Centre Preparation Course
GP Stage 3 Online Question Bank
GP Stage 3 - What To Expect​
GP Stage 3 Simulation Exercises Tips
​GP Stage 3 Written & Simulation Exercises
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GP Selection Centre: The Complete Guide
How To Score 100% In The GP Selection Centre


GP Stage 3 Online Question Bank
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