Physician associate placements. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Kate Straughton, Jeannie Watkins.
• Authors: Straughton, Kate; Watkins, Jeannie
• Contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction ; ; Getting there ; 1.Preparing for placement; 2.Research your placement; 3.Attendance, hours and absence on placement; 4.Objectives; 5.Pre-reading and practical preparation; 6.Pre-placement modules (organisation-specific); 7.Finances; 8.Travel; 9.Accommodation; 10.Equipment; 11.Clothing; 12.Placement schedule; 13.Placement peers; 14.Placement contacts; 15.Making contact; 16.Smart cards / IT access; 17.Professionalism; 17.1Being professional on placements – practical steps; 18.Knowing the limitations of your role; 18.1Medications prescription, supply and administration; 19.Behaviour outside of university; 20.Consent - things to remember; 21.How does confidentiality apply to my placements?; 22.Guidance on using social media; 23.Patient-centred care; ; Settling there ; 24.First day – what to expect; 25.Supervision; 26.Timetable; 27.Introduction to the team; 28.Communication and examination; 28.1Communication with patients; 28.2Communication with other healthcare professionals; 28.3Examination of patients; ; Being there ; 29.PA student role on the team; 30.Making the most of opportunities; 31.Making your own opportunities; 32.Placement-based assessments; 33.What to do if things go wrong; 34.Regular meetings with supervisor / team; 35.Self-care; ; Moving on ; 36.Reflection on learning; 37.Preparation for the next placement; 38.Keeping a record; 39.Placement feedback; ; Resources ; 40.Structure for medical clerking / history taking / documentation; 41.Presenting a patient; 42.Common examinations, tests, investigations, and scoring / risk assessment tools, by system; 43.Arterial blood gas interpretation; 44.Anaphylaxis guidelines; 45.ABCDE approach to the deteriorating patient; 46.Apps for quick reference; 47.References
• Publisher Details: Banbury : Lantern
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 610.711; Physicians -- Training of; Medical education
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781908625991
• Related ISBNs: 9781908625984
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