Expectations

• Outpatient Preceptorship

  • Precept all patients with attending

• All 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 patients waiting in the exam room 

  • Must complete Billing (see Billing Section)

  • Document and consent for all procedures

  • Must use Chaperon (MA) for sensitive exams

  • Must use Language Line if translation is needed