Under the guidance and supervision of peer seniors, you are reasonably expected to have prime responsibility for the episode of patient care during a period of hospital admission.
- Taking and/or checking the detailed medical history and examination.
- Ordering and coordinating investigations.
- Communicating with the referring medical practitioner in writing at least once during the period of admission.
- Liaison with all members of the health care team to facilitate effective and efficient patient management.
- Daily review of all patients under your care.
- Documenting clinical history, physical examination and management plan in the medical record at the time of admission.
- Maintaining an ongoing record of the patient's progress, investigations and results.
- Discussing discharge plans with the patient's general practitioner and other healthcare professionals responsible for ongoing care.
- Writing a summary on discharge.