Visiting Consultant

Clinical responsibility Ø To perform procedures independently as per privileges bestowed upon him or her as per hospital policy. Ø To conduct in-patient round independently and with the respective junior consultants, and duty medical officers. Ø To mention operation notes and post-operative plan of care in the medical record. Ø To supervise registrars and ensure that they discharge their duties in an effective and efficient manner. Ø To verify the examination findings & medication orders written by the junior consultants and registrar. Ø To impart relevant patient education as and when required. Ø To mention date, time, name and signature against all entries in the medical record. Ø To countersign any verbal order given to DMOs, Junior consultants and registrars as and when needed. Ø To attend to patient’s complaints reported by the registrars or nursing staff as & when required. Ø To give orders for discharge as per the patients conditions & intimate the registrar / resident to do the needful. Ø To attend to all emergencies while on call. Ø To impart training to the residents & registrars. Ø To abide by the policies & procedures of the Hospital. Ø To help ensure compliance with Quality standards & closure of the non-conformities. Research Ø Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques. Ø Be thesis guide for fellows, residents and PhD candidates. Teaching Ø Must take part in the ongoing teaching activities. Ø Organize workshops, seminars, conferences at local, regional and national level.