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Detailed Needs and Requirements: Gastroenterology Unit
i. instructing and demonstrating procedures for interns and medical
students;
j. individual study and;
k. research studies.
In addition to these activities, gastroenterologists have responsibilities
that involve them in other areas of the hospital. They will assume
direct responsibility for the care of some patients on general medical
units; consult with physicians in other areas of hospital; work in
outpatient clinics; and will be involved in medical staff activities.
3. Residents and Interns
The activities of residents on the gastroenterology unit parallel those of
the gastroenterologists. The residents will also be involved in
individual study and possibly research. They should be able to carry
on these activities without significant interruption of their clinical duties.
In addition to activities on the unit residents will be involved with
consultative and patient care activities in other parts of the hospital.
They may assume direct responsibility for care of patients in general
medical units and may frequently assist the gastroenterologists in the
care of their patients. They may also provide consultation to
physicians and residents from their sub-specialty areas of medicine.
Assignment to the gastroenterology unit is not a normal part of an
internship rotation program; however, interns will be introduced to the
functions of the unit during their rotation through the medical service.
They may come to the unit singly or in groups for consultation,
observation, or for clinical presentations.
4. Nursing Staff
The gastroenterology unit is primarily a diagnostic rather than a patient
care unit. For this reason, there will generally be a minimum need for
nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
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