Adult Endocrinology and Metabolism — Core of Discipline

C10 Leading patient care on an inpatient consultation service

Key Features:
- This EPA includes all aspects of leading a consultation service, including triaging referrals, delegating to, organizing, and teaching and supervising junior members of the team, making decisions for patient care, and working effectively with referring physicians and members of the interprofessional endocrinology team.
- The observation of this EPA is based on a period of at least one week.

Assessment Plan:
Direct and/or indirect observation by supervisor(s) which may include input from others
Use Form 1
Collect 2 observations of achievement
- At least 2 different observers

Form

F1: Observation

Milestones

• ME 1.1. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for patient care within the boundaries and expectations of the consultant role

• ME 1.5. Prioritize patients based on clinical urgency

• S 3.4. Integrate best evidence and clinical expertise into decision-making

• ME 2.4. Establish management plans that consider all relevant aspects of the patient’s care

• COL 1.3. Communicate effectively with the consulting service

• COL 2.2. Work effectively with other health care professionals when there are differences in opinion

• L 4.1. Integrate supervisory and teaching responsibilities into the overall management of the clinical service

• L 4.2. Run the service efficiently, safely, and effectively

Context Variables

No context variables defined.

Requirements

• Collect 2 observations of achievement (minimum 2)
• At least 2 different observers (minimum 2)
  • Counted once per distinct Assessor