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TOUR OF A CLINICAL UNIT UNIT ENGLISH IN MEDICINE – GENERAL PRACTITIONER Y2 NURSING STATION The nursing station is the administrative center for nursing care for a group of patients Size of the nursing station, the number of staff and the number of patients served differs widely Usually a unit secretary is seated at a central desk The secretary receives phone calls, answers questions, monitors the transportation of patients and orders materials for patient care The nursing station is a communication and collaboration center Usually there are doctors, various therapists and other persons involved in the care of patients moving about the station Nurses often give and receive handoff or end-of-shift report on patients in this area US healthcare facilities are transitioning to electronic health records SCRUBS MEDICATION ROOM Pill/Tablet Ampule Capsule Ointment Powder Patch Solution Syrup Inhaler SUPPLY ROOM Sheets for the beds Gowns for the patients Protective gowns Oxygen tanks Clutches Walkers Emergency cart History Past medical history Physical examination Diagnosis Treatment Prescription only Prognosis Hx PMH PE Dx Δ TX θ Rx Px PHYSICIAN’S DAILY TASKS? identify monitor diagnose counsel operate participate in conduct ensure prescribe 10 order A routine checkups B treatments C symptoms D patients follow treatments E diseases F patient’s conditions G medical equipments H lab tests I patients & relatives J disease prevention programs PHYSICIAN’S DAILY TASKS  Review pt’s medical history & medications  Identify & list pt’s symptoms  Diagnose diseases, injuries, & other disorders: conduct routine checkups, physical examinations; order tests; operate & monitor medical equipments  Prescribe & administer appropriate treatments  Refer the pt to a Specialist Physician for further examination & treatment  Ensure pt follow treatments: instruct & counsel pt & relatives, educate them on the disease & its proper care  Monitor pts’ conditions closely; make changes in the line of treatment  Participate in health promotion & disease prevention programs  Comply with safety standards at all times REVIEW VOCABULARIES WRITING PRACTICE What is nursing station? (3-5 sentences) What is emergency cart? (3-5 sentences) Imagine you are now a physician working at a hospital, describe you daily tasks (at least paragraphs) REVIEW 10 MCQS ON KAHOOT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ... documentation of medication, treatments and observations The system offers reminders, protocols and clinical decision making support Information is easily shared within the hospitals and other institutions... health promotion & disease prevention programs  Comply with safety standards at all times REVIEW VOCABULARIES WRITING PRACTICE What is nursing station? (3-5 sentences) What is emergency cart?