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| Programme | TR100 - Copy of Training |
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| Accrediting Bodies | https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/59682/year_lookup/XXIDXX
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| Module Code | LINMED |
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Copy of Copy of8 The student will be able to apply to medical practice biomedical scientific principles, method and knowledge relating to: anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, nutrition, pathology, pharmacology and physiology. |
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Copy of Copy of8(a) Explain normal human structure and functions. |
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Copy of Copy of8(b) Explain the scientific bases for common disease presentations. |
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Copy of Copy of8(c) Justify the selection of appropriate investigations for common clinical cases. |
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Copy of Copy of8(d) Explain the fundamental principles underlying such investigative techniques. |
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Copy of Copy of8(e) Select appropriate forms of management for common diseases, and ways of preventing common diseases, and explain their modes of action and their risks from first principles. |
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Copy of Copy of8(f) Demonstrate knowledge of drug actions: therapeutics and pharmacokinetics; drug side effects and interactions, including for multiple treatments, long term conditions and non-prescribed medication; and also including effects on the population, such as the spread of antibiotic resistance. |
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Copy of Copy of8(g) Make accurate observations of clinical phenomena and appropriate critical analysis of clinical data. |
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Copy of Copy of9 Apply psychological principles, method and knowledge to medical practice. |
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Copy of Copy of9(a) Explain normal human behaviour at an individual level. |
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Copy of Copy of9(b) Discuss psychological concepts of health, illness and disease. |
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Copy of Copy of9(c) Apply theoretical frameworks of psychology to explain the varied responses of individuals, groups and societies to disease. |
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Copy of Copy of9(d) Explain psychological factors that contribute to illness, the course of the disease and the success of treatment. |
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Copy of Copy of9(e) Discuss psychological aspects of behavioural change and treatment compliance. |
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Copy of Copy of9(f) Discuss adaptation to major life changes, such as bereavement; comparing and contrasting the abnormal adjustments that might occur in these situations. |
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Copy of Copy of9(g) Identify appropriate strategies for managing patients with dependence issues and other demonstrations of self-harm. |
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Copy of Copy of10 Apply social science principles, method and knowledge to medical practice. |
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Copy of Copy of10(a) Explain normal human behaviour at a societal level. |
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Copy of Copy of10(b) Discuss sociological concepts of health, illness and disease. |
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Copy of Copy of10(c) Apply theoretical frameworks of sociology to explain the varied responses of individuals, groups and societies to disease. |
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Copy of Copy of10(d) Explain sociological factors that contribute to illness, the course of the disease and the success of treatment − including issues relating to health inequalities, the links between occupation and health and the effects of poverty and affluence. |
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Copy of Copy of10(e) Discuss sociological aspects of behavioural change and treatment compliance. |
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Copy of Copy of11 Apply to medical practice the principles, method and knowledge of population health and the improvement of health and healthcare. |
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Copy of Copy of11(a) Discuss basic principles of health improvement, including the wider determinants of health, health inequalities, health risks and disease surveillance. |
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Copy of Copy of11(b) Assess how health behaviours and outcomes are affected by the diversity of the patient population. |
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Copy of Copy of11(c) Describe measurement methods relevant to the improvement of clinical effectiveness and care. |
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Copy of Copy of11(d) Discuss the principles underlying the development of health and health service policy, including issues relating to health economics and equity, and clinical guidelines. |
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Copy of Copy of11(e) Explain and apply the basic principles of communicable disease control in hospital and community settings. |
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Copy of Copy of11(f) Evaluate and apply epidemiological data in managing healthcare for the individual and the community. |
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Copy of Copy of11(g) Recognise the role of environmental and occupational hazards in ill-health and discuss ways to mitigate their effects. |
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Copy of Copy of11(h) Discuss the role of nutrition in health. |
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Copy of Copy of11(i) Discuss the principles and application of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of disease. |
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Copy of Copy of11(j) Discuss from a global perspective the determinants of health and disease and variations in healthcare delivery and medical practice. |
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Copy of Copy of12 Apply scientific method and approaches to medical research. |
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Copy of Copy of12(a) Critically appraise the results of relevant diagnostic, prognostic and treatment trials and other qualitative and quantitative studies as reported in the medical and scientific literature. |
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Copy of Copy of12(b) Formulate simple relevant research questions in biomedical science, psychosocial science or population science, and design appropriate studies or experiments to address the questions. |
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Copy of Copy of12(c) Apply findings from the literature to answer questions raised by specific clinical problems. |
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Copy of Copy of12(d) Understand the ethical and governance issues involved in medical research. |
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Copy of Copy of13 The student will be able to carry out a consultation with a patient. |
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Copy of Copy of13(a) Take and record a patient’s medical history, including family and social history, talking to relatives or other carers where appropriate. |
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Copy of Copy of13(b) Elicit patients’ questions, their understanding of their condition and treatment options, and their views, concerns, values and preferences. |
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Copy of Copy of13(c) Perform a full physical examination. |
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Copy of Copy of13(d) Perform a mental-state examination. |
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Copy of Copy of13(e) Assess a patient’s capacity to make a particular decision in accordance with legal requirements and the GMC’s guidance. |
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Copy of Copy of13(f) Determine the extent to which patients want to be involved in decision-making about their care and treatment. |
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Copy of Copy of13(g) Provide explanation, advice, reassurance and support. |
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Copy of Copy of14 Diagnose and manage clinical presentations. |
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Copy of Copy of14(a) Interpret findings from the history, physical examination and mental-state examination, appreciating the importance of clinical, psychological, spiritual, religious, social and cultural factors. |
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Copy of Copy of14(b) Make an initial assessment of a patient’s problems and a differential diagnosis. Understand the processes by which doctors make and test a differential diagnosis. |
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Copy of Copy of14(c) Formulate a plan of investigation in partnership with the patient, obtaining informed consent as an essential part of this process. |
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Copy of Copy of14(d) Interpret the results of investigations, including growth charts, x-rays and the results of the diagnostic procedures. |
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Copy of Copy of14(e) Synthesise a full assessment of the patient’s problems and define the likely diagnosis or diagnoses. |
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Copy of Copy of14(f) Make clinical judgements and decisions, based on the available evidence, in conjunction with colleagues and as appropriate for the student’s level of training and experience. This may include situations of uncertainty. |
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Copy of Copy of14(g) Formulate a plan for treatment, management and discharge, according to established principles and best evidence, in partnership with the patient, their carers, and other health professionals as appropriate. Respond to patients’ concerns and preferences, obtain informed consent, and respect the rights of patients to reach decisions with their doctor about their treatment and care and to refuse or limit treatment. |
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Copy of Copy of14(h) Support patients in caring for themselves. |
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Copy of Copy of14(i) Identify the signs that suggest children or other vulnerable people may be suffering from abuse or neglect and know what action to take to safeguard their welfare. |
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Copy of Copy of14(j) Contribute to the care of patients and their families at the end of life, including management of symptoms, practical issues of law and certification, and effective communication and teamworking. |
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Copy of Copy of15 Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a medical context. |
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Copy of Copy of15(a) Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients, their relatives or other carers, and colleagues from the medical and other professions, by listening, sharing and responding. |
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Copy of Copy of15(b) Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with individuals and groups regardless of their age, social, cultural or ethnic backgrounds or their disabilities, including when English is not the patient’s first language. |
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Copy of Copy of15(c) Communicate by spoken, written and electronic methods (including medical records), and be aware of other methods of communication used by patients. The student should appreciate the significance of non-verbal communication in the medical consultation. |
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Copy of Copy of15(d) Communicate appropriately in difficult circumstances, such as when breaking bad news, and when discussing sensitive issues, such as alcohol consumption, smoking or obesity. |
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Copy of Copy of15(e) Communicate appropriately with difficult or violent patients. |
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Copy of Copy of15(f) Communicate appropriately with people with mental illness. |
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Copy of Copy of15(g) Communicate appropriately with vulnerable patients. |
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Copy of Copy of15(h) Communicate effectively in various roles, for example, as patient advocate, teacher, manager or improvement leader. |
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Copy of Copy of16 Provide immediate care in medical emergencies. |
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Copy of Copy of16(a) Assess and recognise the severity of a clinical presentation and a need for immediate emergency care. |
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Copy of Copy of16(b) Diagnose and manage acute medical emergencies. |
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Copy of Copy of16(c) Provide basic first aid. |
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Copy of Copy of16(d) Provide immediate life support. |
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Copy of Copy of16(e) Provide cardio-pulmonary resuscitation or direct other team members to carry out resuscitation. |
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Copy of Copy of17 Prescribe drugs safely, effectively and economically. |
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Copy of Copy of17(a) Establish an accurate drug history, covering both prescribed and other medication. |
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Copy of Copy of17(b) Plan appropriate drug therapy for common indications, including pain and distress. |
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Copy of Copy of17(c) Provide a safe and legal prescription. |
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Copy of Copy of17(d) Calculate appropriate drug doses and record the outcome accurately. |
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Copy of Copy of17(e) Provide patients with appropriate information about their medicines. |
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Copy of Copy of17(f) Access reliable information about medicines. |
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Copy of Copy of17(g) Detect and report adverse drug reactions. |
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Copy of Copy of17(h) Demonstrate awareness that many patients use complementary and alternative therapies, and awareness of the existence and range of these therapies, why patients use them, and how this might affect other types of treatment that patients are receiving. |
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Copy of Copy of18 Carry out practical procedures safely and effectively. |
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Copy of Copy of18(a) Perform a range of diagnostic procedures and measure and record the findings. |
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Copy of Copy of18(b) Perform a range of therapeutic procedures. |
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Copy of Copy of18(c) Demonstrate correct practice in general aspects of practical procedures. |
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Copy of Copy of19 Use information effectively in a medical context. |
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Copy of Copy of19(a) Keep accurate, legible and complete clinical records. |
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Copy of Copy of19(b) Make effective use of computers and other information systems, including storing and retrieving information. |
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Copy of Copy of19(c) Keep to the requirements of confidentiality and data protection legislation and codes of practice in all dealings with information. |
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Copy of Copy of19(d) Access information sources and use the information in relation to patient care, health promotion, giving advice and information to patients, and research and education. |
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Copy of Copy of19(e) Apply the principles, method and knowledge of health informatics to medical practice. |
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Copy of Copy of20 The student will be able to behave according to ethical and legal principles. |
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Copy of Copy of20(a) Know about and keep to the GMC's ethical guidance and standards including Good Medical Practice, the 'Duties of a doctor registered with the GMC' and supplementary ethical guidance which describe what is expected of all doctors registered with the GMC. All students are expected to demonstrate appropriate behaviour in line with expectations of a future health professional. Although not assessed directly in this module, any concerns about behaviour may be raised through the Concerns Form procedure. This would include academic offences. |
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Copy of Copy of20(b) Demonstrate awareness of the clinical responsibilities and role of the doctor, making the care of the patient the first concern. Recognise the principles of patient-centred care, including self-care, and deal with patients’ healthcare needs in consultation with them and, where appropriate, their relatives or carers. |
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Copy of Copy of20(c) Be polite, considerate, trustworthy and honest, act with integrity, maintain confidentiality, respect patients’ dignity and privacy, and understand the importance of appropriate consent. |
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Copy of Copy of20(d) Respect all patients, colleagues and others regardless of their age, colour, culture, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, lifestyle, marital or parental status, race, religion or beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, or social or economic status. Students will respect patients’ right to hold religious or other beliefs, and take these into account when relevant to treatment options. |
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Copy of Copy of20(e) Recognise the rights and the equal value of all people and how opportunities for some people may be restricted by others’ perceptions. |
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Copy of Copy of20(f) Understand and accept the legal, moral and ethical responsibilities involved in protecting and promoting the health of individual patients, their dependants and the public − including vulnerable groups such as children, older people, people with learning disabilities and people with mental illnesses. |
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Copy of Copy of20(g) Demonstrate knowledge of laws, and systems of professional regulation through the GMC and others, relevant to medical practice, including the ability to complete relevant certificates and legal documents and liaise with the coroner or procurator fiscal where appropriate. |
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Copy of Copy of21 Reflect, learn and teach others. |
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Copy of Copy of21(a) Acquire, assess, apply and integrate new knowledge, learn to adapt to changing circumstances and ensure that patients receive the highest level of professional care. |
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Copy of Copy of21(b) Establish the foundations for lifelong learning and continuing professional development, including a professional development portfolio containing reflections, achievements and learning needs. |
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Copy of Copy of21(c) Continually and systematically reflect on practice and, whenever necessary, translate that reflection into action, using improvement techniques and audit appropriately − for example, by critically appraising the prescribing of others. |
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Copy of Copy of21(d) Manage time and prioritise tasks, and work autonomously when necessary and appropriate. |
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Copy of Copy of21(e) Recognise own personal and professional limits and seek help from colleagues and supervisors when necessary. |
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Copy of Copy of21(f) Function effectively as a mentor and teacher including contributing to the appraisal, assessment and review of colleagues, giving effective feedback, and taking advantage of opportunities to develop these skills. |
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Copy of Copy of22 Learn and work effectively within a multi-professional team. |
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Copy of Copy of22(a) Understand and respect the roles and expertise of health and social care professionals in the context of working and learning as a multi-professional team. |
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Copy of Copy of22(b) Understand the contribution that effective interdisciplinary teamworking makes to the delivery of safe and high-quality care. |
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Copy of Copy of22(c) Work with colleagues in ways that best serve the interests of patients, passing on information and handing over care, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability and a problem-solving approach. |
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Copy of Copy of22(d) Demonstrate ability to build team capacity and positive working relationships and undertake various team roles including leadership and the ability to accept leadership by others. |
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Copy of Copy of23 Protect patients and improve care. |
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Copy of Copy of23(a) Place patients’ needs and safety at the centre of the care process. |
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Copy of Copy of23(b) Deal effectively with uncertainty and change. |
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Copy of Copy of23(c) Understand the framework in which medicine is practised in the UK, including: the organisation, management and regulation of healthcare provision; the structures, functions and priorities of the NHS; and the roles of, and relationships between, the agencies and services involved in protecting and promoting individual and population health. |
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Copy of Copy of23(d) Promote, monitor and maintain health and safety in the clinical setting, understanding how errors can happen in practice, applying the principles of quality assurance, clinical governance and risk management to medical practice, and understanding responsibilities within the current systems for raising concerns about safety and quality. |
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Copy of Copy of23(e) Understand and have experience of the principles and methods of improvement, including audit, adverse incident reporting and quality improvement, and how to use the results of audit to improve practice. |
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Copy of Copy of23(f) Respond constructively to the outcomes of appraisals, performance reviews and assessments. |
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Copy of Copy of23(g) Demonstrate awareness of the role of doctors as managers, including seeking ways to continually improve the use and prioritisation of resources. |
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Copy of Copy of23(h) Understand the importance of, and the need to keep to, measures to prevent the spread of infection, and apply the principles of infection prevention and control. |
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Copy of Copy of23(i) Recognise own personal health needs, consult and follow the advice of a suitably qualified professional, and protect patients from any risk posed by own health. |
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Copy of Copy of23(j) Recognise the duty to take action if a colleague’s health, performance or conduct is putting patients at risk. |
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