MMI Part 2 Flashcards
Why Brunel university?
I like the fact that the university has links with some highly-regarded healthcare providers in London which makes this a very attractive opportunity. It’s would be amazing to be a healthcare professional within London.
Spoke to my friend that done Sports, Health and Exercise Science at the university and he recommended it to me based upon his teachings and also the enjoyment he got from the university. I have also seen that the university has TEF Silver award which supports this.
I like the fact that on the placements your supervised by a doctor and a physician associate - this will of great benefit for me to get two varied perspectives that will support my placements.
I also found in the programme specification that you get a 2-week elective in areas for additional learning or for an area that is of particular interest. I haven’t seen this in other universities specification and I thought it was a great form of support to help PA students learn and discover what their favoured area of healthcare is.
New medical school opening which I believe is a testament to the universities dedication to teaching medical professionals.
How are Physician Associates regulated?
Currently, they lack professional regulation and are not accredited by an external body. This means they lack statutory regulation thus are unable to request ionising radiations and also prescribe medications. This is subject to change.
They are to be regulated by the general medical council. (ones that regulate doctors).
PAs follow the standards set by the Faculty of Physician Associates. (they set education, training and national examinations etc).
What is confidentiality?
Confidentiality is keeping personal informative private and protected.
How can confidentiality be maintained?
Logging off of work computers so others cannot access personal information.
Avoid discussing patient care in non private areas
Disposing of confidential waste appropriately in confidential waste bins.
Properly governing information to authorised people, like medical professionals that are giving care for the patient.
This is done by having security codes at work. Sending emails to secure nhs.net emails. Speaking to a NHS colleague over the phone within the hospital.
What is information governance?
It is how we handle information, particularly personal and sensitive information.
This is done by verifying that your speaking to an authorised person. NHS emails. Security codes. In hospital extensions.
What are the NHS values
Working together Compassion Commitment to quality care Respect & dignity Improving lives Everyone counts
What are the NHS principles
Comprehensive service to all
Access based on clinical need not an individuals pay
Highest standard of professionalism and excellence
Patient centered care
Works with communities
Committed to provide best value for tax payers money
What are the key ethical principles used in healthcare?
The principles of
- Respect for patient autonomy - The right of the patient to be in control of their body. We give them the information and support needed to make a decision that is in their best interest. NOTE: This is for patients that have the mental capacity to make these kind of decisions.
- Beneficience - Does this benefit the patient
- Non-malificience - Avoiding harming the patient. (Requires balancing the risks and benefits of certain healthcare treatments to minimise the risk of harm)
- Justice - treating patients equally regardless of race, gender, wealth.
when regarding ethics, is this compatible with the law, does this contradict someones human rights, does this priortise one group over another group,
