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“Enduring witness” is a 30 minute DVD produced by North Coast GP Training.  It was written and directed by Hilton Koppe, Senior Medical Educator with NCGPT. The DVD traces the fictional relationship between a GP (Geoff) and one of his female patients (Lisa) as she makes the transition from adolescence to young adulthood, through consultations about contraception, marriage, pregnancy and caring for her young children.  Lisa then develops breast cancer, and we watch how Geoff manages breaking the news, assisting her with treatment, remission, relapse and palliative care.  Issues relating to after care for Lisa’s family are covered at the end.

The story is told primarily through the eyes of the doctor, and we gain access to some of his “hidden thoughts”.The primary goal of the DVD is to promote discussion about managing emotionally draining situations in general practice.  There is further opportunity to explore issues such as breaking bad news, support for colleagues, boundary issues and surviving the ups and downs of clinical practice.  The DVD is accompanied by a short workbook to guide participants through discussion of the key issues.  This has been designed for use in small group learning situations, but it could also be done as a self-directed learning exercise.

North Coast GP Training will provide one copy of Enduring Witness free of charge to Accredited NCGPT Practices within our region and also to other RTPs within Australia. If you would like us to send you a copy, please contact Denise Sheehan on T: 02 6681 5711 or E: denises@ncgpt.org.au.

For all other organisations, the DVD can be purchased from North Coast GP Training for $35* including postage and handling fees. If you would like to purchase a copy of Enduring Witness, please download the relevant order form (below) and send with your payment to North Coast GP Training, PO Box 1497 Ballina NSW 2478 or fax to +61 2 6681 5722.

For organisations within Australia please download this form.
For international organisations please download this form.

* More for international buyers.