INTRODUCTION
General Roles of a House Officer: Rtation Pattern Surgery => Medicine => Obstetrics & Gynaecology => Paediatrics => Usually on medical rotation then a surgical rotation and vice versa.
Ward Rounds
You are often required to document in the case notes during ward rounds. It is helpful if you have continuation sheets in your pocket along with some investigation forms.
The documentation usually follows the following sequence. (SOAP):
Subjective: The patient’s complaint(s)
Objective: Vital signs and relevant physical examination
Assessment: Diagnosis
Plan: What to do next