Holding the Bleep: On Call Surgery- FY1
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2Summary
This on-demand teaching session provides valuable insight into successful on-call surgery for medical professionals, offering tips and tools to help them better manage their workload and respond efficiently to both clinical and non-clinical demands. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge from experienced colleagues, helping them to effectively cope with the realities of everyday work and become successful in their roles.
Learning objectives
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Understand the hierarchical structure and chain of command in the operating theatre and how to navigate this while on call.
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Describe the qualities and skills needed for successful communication between healthcare professionals, patients, and family in the operating theatre environment.
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Recognize appropriate methods for prioritizing workload and managing stress in an on call setting.
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Discuss the principles of recognizing and managing complications which could arise during an emergency operation.
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Demonstrate an understanding of decision making and potential medico-legal risks associated with emergency procedures.