Physician Associate - Bolton, United Kingdom - Edgworth Medical Practice Ltd
3 weeks ago
Description
The post holder will under appropriate supervision: Provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, utilising history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills to establish a working diagnosis and management plan working in partnership with patients. Undertake as agreed surgery based consultations for emergency or routine problems including management of long term conditions. In addition, undertake telephone consultations / home visits and participate in duty rotas Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports within the scope of a PAs practice. Discuss the result and implications of laboratory investigations with patients Utilise clinical guidelines and promote evidence-based practice Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care/support with an emphasis on prevention and self-care Refer patients directly to other services or agencies using appropriate referral pathways Ensure safe handover of care within and outside the practice as appropriate Work directly with members of the practice primary health care team and support integrated patient centred care through appropriate working with wider primary care / social care networks Identify community health needs and participate in the development of patient/family-centred strategies to address them Contribute to the practice quality targets to consistently achieve high standards of safe, evidence-based, cost-effective patient care and service delivery
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