Expectations

• Outpatient Precepting
  • Precept all patients with attending
• Residents should:
  • Prepare prior to seeing patient (look at chief complaint, any relevant hospitalizations, consults, history, new medications, studies, etc...)
  • Prior to presenting: form an A&P to present and research any relevant diagnostics and treatments. If unsure, ok to ask but have an informed question
    • Include differentials, explain supportive evidence for one or the other
    • Ex: Express the most likely diagnosis, then the next possible dx, and why it is or isn't likely to be a dangerous diagnosis
  • Be specific. If ordering medications, vaccinations, or tests - name them and their dose
  • Do NOT sign orders until you have precepted with the attending and the attending has had a chance to review them
  • Be mindful of time: Precept