TITLE | INTER-PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION |
Code |
C10 |
Learning Outcome |
- Communicate succinctly and effectively with other professionals as appropriate.
- Use verbal, written and electronic means of communication.
- Respond to legitimate requests for information in a timely manner.
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Assessment |
MSF Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth
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Assessor |
Feedback likely from: medical staff, Allied Health Professional (nurse, optometrist, orthoptists), secretarial and clerical staff
You may be assessed on your letter writing/receiving skills |
Target Year of Achievement |
Year 1 (annual review) |
Related Learning Outcomes |
PM12 IH5 AER5
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Overview |
- Consider why it is important to communicate effectively with other health care professionals and community social services.
- Ensure that the patient knows to whom any information will be sent.
- Employ the requirements “Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation” (SBAR) in communication with fellow professionals.
- Consider what is required when you communicate with the legal profession in cases of injury or of medical mishap.
- Discuss the writing of medicolegal reports with a senior colleague and attend a medicolegal workshop.
- Be efficient in your dealing with written and electronic communication, responding quickly and ensuring that processes are in place so that internal requests you make (e.g. making a patient appointment) are acted upon.
- Be mindful of who might overhear your verbal communications with colleagues and respond appropriately. A local anaesthetic patient in theatre may be acutely aware of conversations and this should always be kept in mind.
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Resources |
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