Consultant

Clinical ResponsibilityTo perform procedures independently as per privileges bestowed upon him or her as per hospital policy.

To conduct in-patient round independently and with the respective junior consultants, and duty medical officers.To mention post-operative plan of care in the medical record.

To supervise registrars and ensure that they discharge their duties in an effective and efficient manner.

To verify the examination findings & medication orders written by the junior consultants and registrar.

To impart relevant patient education as and when required.

To mention date, time, name and signature against all entries in the medical record.

To countersign any verbal order given to DMOs, junior consultants and registrars as and when needed.

To take part in the patient management in the intensive care unit and hasten recovery and take steps to reduce ITU/Step down ICU/Hospital stay.To attend to patient’s complaints reported by the registrars or nursing staff as & when required.To give orders for discharge as per the patients conditions & intimate the registrar / resident to do the needful.

To attend to all emergencies while on call.To impart training to the residents & registrars.To abide by the policies & procedures of the Hospital.To help ensure compliance with Quality standards & closure of the non-conformities.