Simon and Fiona: Dr Chalk and Dr Cheese (Shorter version, 2010.)
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Where are you on the S-F spectrum? Simply tick next to the statement which most closely describes you as a GP.
Tick those that apply to you in the S column, then enter the number of ticks after TOTAL = S. Do the same for the F column.
Your final score is expressed in the format: S(number of ticks)/F(number of ticks)
| S - Dr Simon Chalk | F - Dr Fiona Cheese |
|---|---|
| Medicine is more a science than an art Regards patients as clinical problems Respected for being well organised and skilful use of evidence |
Medicine is more an art than a science Regards patients as needy people Respected for being interested and skilful listening |
| GPs should not address patients' non-clinical needs Does not run late Generally seems on top of the task |
GPs should help with anything affecting patients' health Often runs late Often seems overloaded |
| Scores low on burnout scales Does not experience work as stressful Complaints taken as part of the job |
May score high on burnout scales Experiences work as stressful Complaints taken personally |
| Minimally engaged with peer appraisal Comfortable with medical hierarchies Does not dwell on matters that seem insoluble |
Welcomes and values peer appraisal Uncomfortable when dealing w/colleagues Takes on problems others see as insoluble |
| Happy to run General Practice as a business Strives for high earnings Finds lectures ideal for CPD |
Happy to leave running the business to others Indifferent to high earnings Enjoys group-based education |
| Seen as intolerant by some | Seen as a soft touch by some |
| Sought out by patients who value clarity | Sought out by patients who value support |
| TOTAL = S | TOTAL = F |
Total up your scores for Chalk & Cheese. Use the two scores to identify your place on the Chalk-Cheese spectrum.
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