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Training Tips
While pursuing a course to independent practice, postgraduate
trainees work under the supervision of their attending staff and
follow the guidelines of their program. The College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador states that during this
process, the postgraduate trainee should be able to:
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Understand
and abide by standards of the College of Family Physicians of Canada
or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; the
Faculty of Medicine; affiliated teaching hospitals; and PAIRN.
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Maintain a
professional relationship with the attending staff, health care
colleagues and patients and families.
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Display an
ethical approach to patient care.
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Identify to
patients/families their role and the name of the attending staff.
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Communicate
effectively with the attending physician regarding clinical
findings and management plans.
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Discuss all
changes in status of the patient with the attending staff (i.e.
change in patient’s medical condition, discharge from hospital,
etc.).
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Ensure the
attending staff is aware of their level of training and experience
with clinical/technical procedures to ensure adequate supervision;
when in doubt request help or direct supervision, notify the patient
if a significant diagnostic/invasive/therapeutic procedure is to be
performed unsupervised.
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Document all
findings; history and physical, progress notes, change in patient
status, management plans, discharge plans and medications.
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Follow the
guidelines of the College’s educational registration.
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Be available
to perform clinical duties.
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Supervise
junior housestaff appropriately.
Things to have
before you start Hospital Duty
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Eastern
Health Authority Immunization is required before starting on service
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Eastern
Health Authority ID is needed before starting on service (even
out-of-town rotations) as this photo will also be used for both the
postgraduate photo and the campus card. It is generated by Memorial
University's Campus Enforcement and Patrol Office.
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Pagers are
available at the PGMS Office in room H2711.
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Lab Coats
are available at the University Bookstore on the 2nd Floor in the
Student Centre.
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Lockers are
available from Human Resources in room H1325.
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Competencies
Identified for Physicians by the Royal College
Medical Expert
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Demonstrate diagnostic and therapeutic skills for ethical and
effective patient care
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Access and apply relevant information to
clinical practice
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Demonstrate effective consultation services with
respect to patient care, education and legal opinions
Communicator
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Establish therapeutic relationships with patients/families
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Obtain and synthesize relevant history from patients/families/communities
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Listen effectively
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Discuss appropriate information with
patients/families and the health care team
Collaborator
Manager
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Utilize resources effectively to balance patient care, learning
needs, and outside activities
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Allocate finite health care
resources wisely
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Work effectively and efficiently in a health care
organization
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Utilize information technology to optimize patient
care, life-long learning and other activities
Health Care Advocate
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Identify the important determinants of health affecting
patients
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Contribute effectively to improved health of patients and
communities
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Recognize and respond to those issues where advocacy
is appropriate
Scholar
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Develop, implement and monitor a personal continuing education
strategy
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Critically appraise sources of medical information
Professional
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Deliver highest quality care with integrity, honesty and compassion
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Exhibit appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behaviours
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Practice medicine ethically and consistent with
the obligations
of a physician
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The Four
Principles of Family Medicine
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The Family Physician is a skilled
clinician
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Family Medicine is community based
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The Family Physician is a resource
to a defined practice population
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The doctor-patient relationship is
central to the role of Family Physician
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