Senior Registrar /Family Medicine

·       Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the department.

·       Uses clinical skills and methods appropriate to a primary care setting to analyze the patient's complaints and establish a plan of action in his/her best interest.

·       Initiates investigations which will confirm, establish or rule out diagnosis, or be of benefit to the patient.

·       Refers patients for appropriate specialist opinion or treatment as deemed necessary for the patient.

·       Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patients/families in an effort to promote compliance and shared participation in a caring environment.

·       Follows up those patients with on-going or chronic illness or when a therapeutic response requires evaluation.

·       Carries other clinical duties as assigned by the Director of Family & Community Medicine and in accordance with individually approved clinical privileges.

·       Teaches of staff assigned for training purposes, and participates with the Director of F&CM and the Consultant in planning a programme of career development for trainees.

·       Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (CQ&PS ), as applicable.

·       Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to continuing medical education.

·       Participates in and/or actively supports approved research projects.

·       Deputizes for his superior as required and shares workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.

·       Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to morbidity and cost effectiveness.

·       To participate in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital, as indicated.

·       Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities, within the hospital and/or affiliated medical facilities.

Ability to initiate and facilitate problem-solving processes;

·       Demonstrates cultural competence with patients and staff

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