Profile

Contact Details

Phone: +64 3 479 7445
Email: jim.ross@otago.ac.nz

University Links

Position

Senior Lecturer

Department

Department of General Practice and Rural Health (Dunedin)

Qualifications

BA BSc MBChB FRNZCG PGCertMSM PGDipHealSc

Research summary

Primary health care, medical education, conversation analysis, community-based mental health

Teaching

General Practice, Primary Care, Rural Health Years 4 - 6, MBChB.
Simulation (SECO clinic), Practical Evidence-Based Practice, Communication in Healthcare, Clinical Reasoning, Culture and Diversity in Medicine.

Memberships

Royal NZ College of GPs
New Zealand Medical Association
Medical Protection Society
Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (Australia and NZ Chapter)

Clinical

Part-time General Practitioner, hence I am a generalist, but also have particular interests in underserved populations, rural healthcare, multimorbidity and Lifestyle Medicine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, mental health and mental distress (focused ACT).

Research

I am interested in a variety of areas within primary healthcare, including rural healthcare, inter-professional work, Communities of Clinical Practice, and in particular communication between health professionals and with patients using Conversation Analysis (a fine-grained method of analysing recorded interactions).

In addition, I have interests in health professional education research, particularly simulation of consultations using our department's SECO (Safe and Effective Clinical Outcomes) format. We currently have a workstream analyzing student reflective essays regarding their SECO experience, their subsequent recall of SECO principles and a survey tool for assessing this. I am also leading a new longitudinal project examining our teachers' and students' response to Covid-19 teaching changes and subsequent larger curriculum changes.

I also have co-led with Dr Shyamala Nad-Raja some case studies in community-based mental health, initially in rural areas, to develop iteratively a model we call COMHEART (community oriented mental health evaluation action research and training).

Additional details

I have wide interests in the humanities (especially music, literature, theatre, film), both in their own right and as they apply to health care.

I am now a proud grandfather.

Publications

Gu, J., Ross, J., & Leitch, S. (2023). Patient representation in New Zealand general practice and rural health case-based teaching: A quality improvement exercise. Journal of Primary Health Care. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1071/HC23070 Journal - Research Article

Crichton, B., Ross, J., & Nada-Raja, S. (2022). Evaluating adaptations to the new Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addiction Services (IPMHA) in smaller practices. Proceedings of the New Zealand Primary Care Research Colloquium. (pp. 4-5). Retrieved from https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/fmhs/about-the-faculty/soph/sections-departments-centres/general-practice-and-primary-health-care/research-interests.html Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ross, J., Gulliver, L., Gallagher, S., Singh, J. K., & Daniel Motidyang, B. (2022, November). Effects of Covid-19 lockdown and restricted settings on medical student motivation, engagement and memory during 2020 and 2021. Verbal presentation at the COVID-19’s Impact on Teaching and Learning at the University of Otago: Lessons Learned Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Ross, J., Crichton, B., & Nada-Raja, S. (2022). New Zealand's integrated Primary Mental Health and Addiction services: A multiple case study critical and appreciative inquiry. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 28(4), (pp. liii). doi: 10.1071/PYv28n4abs Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ross, J., & Crichton, B. (2022, July). Integrated primary mental health and addiction services (IPMHA): Challenges and adaptations in rolling out health improvement practitioners (HIP) and their colleagues to smaller practices with localities in the Southern region. Verbal presentation at the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) Conference for General Practice, Christchurch, New Zealand. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

2023

Journal - Research Article

2022

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Ross, J. (2022, July). Combating burnout and increasing the value of general practice work. Verbal presentation at the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) Conference for General Practice, Christchurch, New Zealand.

2021

Journal - Research Article

Young, J., Poole, U., Mohamed, F., Jian, S., Williamson, M., Ross, J., Jaye, C., Radue, P., & Egan, T. (2021). Exploring the value of social network 'care maps' in the provision of long-term conditions care. Chronic Illness, 17(2), 95-110. doi: 10.1177/1742395319836463

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ross, J., Anderson, L., & Noller, G. (2021). Encountering unacceptable behaviours in health science students' clinical years. In M. Anakin, Q. Liu & C. Lee (Eds.), Proceedings of the Otago Medical School (OMS) Health Professions Education Research Group Symposium. (pp. 5). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago Medical School, University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/12534

Coulter, H. J., Ross, J. M., & Nada-Raja, S. (2021). Te taha hinengaro ki Waitaki: Mental distress and wellbeing service provision in the Waitaki District. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1543), (pp. 157). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Ross, J. (2021, August). Action research to combat burnout in General Practice. Poster session presented at the New Zealand Primary Health Care, General Practice & Rural Health Research Symposium, [Online].

2020

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ross, J., Williamson, M., & Radue, P. (2020). Medical student experiences of racism and sexism on clinical placements. In M. Anakin & Q. Liu (Eds.), Proceedings of the Otago Medical School Health Professions Education Research Group Symposium [Online]. (pp. 10). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago Medical School, Dunedin Campus, University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/10591

2019

Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Green, J. A., Ross, J., Braund, R., Williamson, M., & Egan, T. (2019). The journey of a prescription: Authentic interprofessional education simulation of the patient and prescription flow through prescriber and dispenser. OSF Preprints. doi: 10.31219/osf.io/jdeys

2018

Journal - Research Article

Dawson, A. M., Brown, D. A., Williams, S. M., Taylor, B. J., Ross, J., & Taylor, R. W. (2018). Parental reactions to weight screening in young children: A randomized controlled trial. Pediatric Obesity, 13(11), 639-646. doi: 10.1111/ijpo.12195

2017

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Green, J. A., Ross, J., Braund, R., Williamson, M., & Egan, T. (2017). The journey of a prescription: An interprofessional education simulation of the patient and prescription flow through prescriber and dispenser. Proceedings of the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association and the Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (APSA-ASCEPT) Joint Scientific Meeting. (pp. 85). Retrieved from http://www.asceptasm.com/

Young, J., Williamson, M., Daniel Motidyang, B., Ross, J., & Egan, T. (2017). Identifying fundamental elements of learning in a simulated clinical setting using a Delphi technique. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference. (pp. 220-221). Retrieved from http://www.anzahpe.org

Young, J., Williamson, M., Daniel Motidyang, B., Ross, J., & Egan, T. (2017). Students' learning experiences in the Safe and Effective Clinical Outcomes clinic and its role in the transition to clinical practice. Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) Conference. (pp. 47-48). Retrieved from http://www.anzahpe.org

2016

Journal - Research Article

Young, J., Egan, T., Williamson, M., Jaye, C., Kenrick, K., Ross, J., & Radue, P. (2016). An exercise to map patient-centred care networks. Clinical Teacher, 13(6), 448-450. doi: 10.1111/tct.12459

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Green, J., Ross, J., & Stubbe, M. (2016). Spoken and written interaction between community pharmacy staff and general practitioners/physicians. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH). (pp. 101). Retrieved from http://www.each2016.de

Green, J., Ross, J., & Stubbe, M. (2016). Spoken and written interaction between community pharmacy staff and general practitioners [family physicians]. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 24(Suppl. 2), (pp. 14). doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12278

Poole, U., Williamson, M., Ross, J., Egan, T., & Young, J. (2016). A case study of a rural community and their communities of clinical practice. Proceedings of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) Conference for General Practice. Retrieved from http://www.generalpractice.org.nz/gp16

Jian, S., Ross, J., Young, J., Egan, T., & Williamson, M. (2016). Exploring communities of clinical practice from an ethnicity perspective. Proceedings of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) Conference for General Practice. Retrieved from http://www.generalpractice.org.nz/gp16

2014

Journal - Research Article

Dawson, A. M., Brown, D. A., Cox, A., Williams, S. M., Treacy, L., Haszard, J., Meredith-Jones, K., Hargreaves, E., Taylor, B. J., Ross, J., & Taylor, R. W. (2014). Using motivational interviewing for weight feedback to parents of young children. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 50(6), 461-470. doi: 10.1111/jpc.12518

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Young, J., Williamson, M., Egan, T., Ross, J., Kenrick, K., & Jaye, C. (2014). Without the glaring eyes of an examiner. Proceedings of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) Conference for General Practice: Making Connections: Are You Plugged In? Retrieved from http://www.conference.co.nz/gp14/programme

2013

Journal - Research Article

Williamson, M., Walker, T., Egan, T., Storr, E., Ross, J., & Kenrick, K. (2013). The Safe and Effective Clinical Outcomes (SECO) Clinic: Learning responsibility for patient care through simulation. Teaching & Learning in Medicine, 25(2), 155-158. doi: 10.1080/10401334.2013.772016

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Williamson, M., Young, J., Egan, T., Ross, J., & Kenrick, K. (2013). Safe and Effective Clinical Outcomes (SECO): Taking on the role of doctor. Proceedings of the Transforming Disciplines Conference: Emergent Learning and Threshold Concepts. Retrieved from https://education.waikato.ac.nz/ELTC/conference-presentations/

2012

Journal - Research Article

Williamson, M. I., Wilson, R., McKechnie, R., & Ross, J. (2012). Does the positive influence of an undergraduate rural placement persist into postgraduate years? Rural & Remote Health, 12(2), 2011. Retrieved from http://www.rrh.org.au/articles/subviewnew.asp?ArticleID=2011

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Ross, J., Williamson, M., & Storr, E. (2012, November). The 'SECO Clinic': An experiential way to learn clinical reasoning and problem solving [Workshop]. Verbal presentation at the Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC North) Conference, Kendal, UK.

Williamson, M., Ross, J., & Storr, E. (2012, November). The power of learning from simulated clinical experience gained through an authentic simulation of general practice where performance is based on achieving safe and effective clinical outcomes for patients. Verbal presentation at the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference: Broadening Education Horizons: Translating Learning from a Simulated to a Work Environment, Oxford, UK.

Williamson, M., Ross, J., & Storr, E. (2012, November). Aligning learning and assessment with professional practice: The Safe and Effective Clinical Outcomes (SECO) clinic. Verbal presentation at the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference: Broadening Education Horizons: Translating Learning from a Simulated to a Work Environment, Oxford, UK.

Ross, J. (2012, January). The 'informed consent process' may interfere with good clinical care. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Bioethics Conference: No Country for Old Men (or Women), Dunedin, New Zealand.

2011

Journal - Research Other

Ross, J., & Kenrick, K. (2011). Continuity of care in New Zealand primary health services [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1329). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1329/4540/content.pdf

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ross, J., Kenrick, K., Jaye, C., & Radue, P. (2011). Dealing with diversity: Experiential teaching of culture in medicine. In K. Shephard, T. Harland & A. Cohen (Eds.), Proceedings of the Spotlight on Teaching and Learning Colloquium. (pp. 23). Dunedin, New Zealand: HEDC, University of Otago. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Ross, J. (2011, June-July). Informal informed consent in childhood vaccination. Verbal presentation at the Ninth Interdisciplinary Conference on Communication, Medicine & Ethics (COMET), Nottingham, UK.

2010

Journal - Research Article

Taylor, R. W., Brown, D., Dawson, A. M., Haszard, J., Cox, A., Rose, E. A., Taylor, B. J., Meredith-Jones, K., Treacy, L., Ross, J., & Williams, S. M. (2010). Motivational interviewing for screening and feedback and encouraging lifestyle changes to reduce relative weight in 4-8 year old children: Design of the MInT study. BMC Public Health, 10, 271. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-271

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Ross, J., Loh, L., & Clark-Grill, M. (2010, November). Is it risky to see your GP when you are sad? Verbal presentation at the GP Research Weekend, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2009

Journal - Research Article

Plumridge, E., Goodyear-Smith, F., & Ross, J. (2009). Nurse and parent partnership during children's vaccinations: A conversation analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 65(6), 1187-1194. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.04999.x

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Williamson, M., Egan, T., Storr, E., & Ross, J. (2009). What are good medical notes and what should we be teaching students? Proceedings of the Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAME) Conference. (pp. 154). Retrieved from http://www.anzame.unsw.edu.au/conf.htm

2008

Journal - Research Article

Plumridge, E., Goodyear-Smith, F. A., & Ross, J. (2008). Parents and nurses during the immunization of children - where is the power? A conversation analysis. Family Practice, 25(1), 14-19. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmn001

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ross, J., Storr, E., Williamson, M., & Egan, T. (2008). Practical evidence-based medicine for medical students: Rapid searching and presentation of patient-generated clinical questions. Proceedings of the Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAME) Conference. Retrieved from http://anzahpe.org/docs/pastconf/ANZAME_conference_program_Sydney_2008.pdf

Egan, T., Williamson, M., Ross, J., & Storr, E. (2008). Assessment in medical schools: Is our research taking us in the right direction? Proceedings of the Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAME) Conference. Retrieved from http://anzahpe.org/docs/pastconf/ANZAME_conference_program_Sydney_2008.pdf

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Ross, J. (2008, November). 'Informal informed consent' in childhood vaccinations. Verbal presentation at the 6th Australasian Symposium on Conversation Analysis and Membership Categorisation Analysis, Brisbane, Australia.

2007

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Dowell, T., & Ross, J. (2007, September). CA in health research: A practitioner perspective. Verbal presentation at the Research Symposium: Using Interaction data in Health Research, Wellington, New Zealand.

2006

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Plumridge, E., Cunningham, E., & Ross, J. (2006, May). "Small talk" to small participants: Nurses talk to babies and toddlers during immunizations. Verbal presentation at the Twelfth Annual Conference on Language, Interaction, and Culture, Los Angeles, CA.

Plumridge, E., Cunningham, E., & Ross, J. (2006, August). The 'big' upshot of 'small' talk: Nurses' talk to babies and infants in the context of immunisations. Verbal presentation at the 10th New Zealand Language and Society Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Ross, J., Plumridge, E., & Cunningham, E. (2006, August). Informed consent in childhood immunisation interactions. Verbal presentation at the 10th New Zealand Language and Society Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.