By the end of the clinical placement it is anticipated that the applicant will have acquired some of the following clinical skills based on the type of placement they acquire;
Observing ConsultationParticipating in patient administration and patient history recordingPhysical examination (Under direct supervision)Directly observing surgery (Clinical Attaches who are EPP cleared only)Good practice in prescriptionsInfection control Phlebotomy and interpretation of blood results Interpretation of ECGs & X-rays.Identify differential diagnosis & Investigations.Analyse treatment conclusions & decisionsUnderstand Doctor/Patient partnership and communication.Consent formalitiesImprove communication skills.Learn multi-disciplinary skills.Understand clinical duties adhered towards GMC guidelines.Be confident and conscientious.Assist with research and audit. Attend clinical audit and educational & MDT meetings.Acquaint yourself with administration and management in the NHS especially clinical governance.Observe and practice NHS systems, such as Electronic Patient Recording Systems (EPR)
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