Role in Health Service HS4

Appreciation of the role of the doctor within the health service, in particular:

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Code

HS4

Learning Outcome

  • Agree to the responsibilities of an ophthalmologist in relation to other secondary and primary care services.
  • Develop good clinical networks with colleagues in other disciplines that will benefit patient care.

Assessment

Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth 

Assessor

Target Year of Achievement

Year 7

Related Learning Outcomes

Overview

  • Understand the importance of maintaining effective professional relationships with health care professionals and others who might share care of a patient. This includes medical, nursing and paramedical colleagues, as well as members of lay bodies, who have a legitimate interest in a patient’s medical care.
  • Consider how best to establish and maintain professional networks to optimise patient care.
  • Consider how you can network in order to give other professionals and lay bodies the benefit of your knowledge and expertise.

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