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By - Dr. Emmanuel Senyo Kasu
Complete a six-month rotation with continuous assessment.
Maintain a logbook of procedures observed and performed, endorsed by a supervisor.
Attend seminars, journal clubs, and clinico-pathological meetings.
Obtain final certification from supervising consultants before next rotation.
Abide by hospital rules, including dress code and signing authority restrictions (e.g., no death certificates or police forms alone).
This course is designed for house officers (interns) rotating through accredited teaching hospitals. It focuses on the practical, professional, and ethical challenges faced during housemanship. Topics include clinical competencies, professional relationships, documentation, dress code, patient communication, and the specific duties and restrictions of provisional practitioners.
Demonstrate safe, supervised clinical decision-making in common Ghanaian medical conditions.
Request and interpret appropriate investigations in a timely manner.
Maintain professional behavior with patients, colleagues, and staff.
List the functions of a house officer (e.g., daily patient review, referral follow-up).
Identify prohibited actions (e.g., discharging patients without senior approval, signing legal documents).
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