Information Handling IH5

Code

IH5

Learning Outcome

• Use information technology in your clinical practice and adhere to information governance.
• Use email and other electronic means of communication effectively and appropriately.
• Engage with electronic patient record and data storage methods, e.g. Eye Logbook.

Assessment

Portfolio Part 2 FRCOphth 

Assessor

Target Year of Achievement

Year 1

Related Learning Outcomes

C10 

Overview

• Be secure on-line and do not share personal details.
• Consider whether email is the most appropriate form of communication for the task.
• Consider what IT tools and databases can be used in enhancing the effectiveness and safety of your clinical practice (e.g. clinic lists, prescribing tools, drug databases, medicolegal information, etc.).
• Understand what it is meant by “Clinical Coding” and what systems are in common use.
• Use PowerPoint or similar software regularly so as to become fully fluent in its use in presentations.
• Make use of local IT department for training.

Resources

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