DUTIES OF FIRST YEAR1 in medicine and health.pptx

Duties of first year resident

1. DUTIES OF FIRST YEAR

2. RESIDENT HOUSE SURGEON A medical graduate engaged in specialised practice under supervision in a hospital A qualified doctor practicing general surgery under supervision in hospital in the first year after graduation

3. Most important part of surgical team as - with the patient for 24 hours - develops power of observation First year But dispensable Always respect the chain of command

4. SUPERVISE THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS (command the st a ff and auxiliary staff) paperwork - history , examination -treatment orders - consent - collect investigations - Pre op and preparation - Discharge card DUTIES

5. communication characteristics of a successful first year resident - reliable- trust is built - enthusiastic - dress well - pay attention to details (observation is everything) be a pre-emptive surgeon, not a reactive one)

6. Key to success “ loving your patient and respecting your profession”