Consultant
Clinical responsibility
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To perform procedures independently as per privileges bestowed upon him or her as per hospital policy.
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To conduct in-patient round independently and with the respective junior consultants, and duty medical officers.
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To mention operation notes and post-operative plan of care in the medical record.
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To supervise registrars and ensure that they discharge their duties in an effective and efficient manner.
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To verify the examination findings & medication orders written by the junior consultants and registrar.
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To impart relevant patient education as and when required.
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To mention date, time, name and signature against all entries in the medical record.
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To countersign any verbal order given to DMOs, Junior consultants and registrars as and when needed.
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To prepare the NICU rota in coordination with the registrar on call.
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To take part in the patient management in the intensive care unit and hasten recovery and take steps to reduce ITU/hospital stay.
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To attend to patient’s complaints reported by the registrars or nursing staff as & when required.