This is a list of tasks, forms and systems that you should try to quickly become familiar with during you first fortnight.
Please tick through this checklist as you progress in your first fortnight though this placement.
Once completed, please return it to your clinical supervisor
Use of Computer:
o Logging in
o Call Patients
o Entering consultations
o How to look at results
o How to look at ‘Workflow’
o Looking at appointments
o Acute Prescribing
o Repeat Prescribing
o Immunisation Status
o QOF
Appointment System
Timetables
Visits
Duty Doctor duties
Triage and Minor Illness clinic
Arranging Follow Ups
Sick Notes
Other Certificates
Patient Information Leaflets (PILs)
How to Refer
Where to Refer
2 week wait
‘Auto-letters’
Arranging Blood Tests
Arranging Microbiology
Arranging X-Rays
Arranging ECGs/Spirometry/24hr BP
Results
Paper letters & forms
Suitability & arrangement of Minor Surgery
Familiarisation of Practice Area
Safeguarding Children/Adults
Liaising with Health Visitors
Liaising with District Nurses
Pregnancy Management
Dealing with emergencies
Holidays
Confidentiality
Health & Safety: Fire alarms & exits
Calling for help in consulting rooms
