Monday, September 9, 2013

Consultant Neurology - New Mowasat Hospital

The Consultant –Neurology plans, directs, administers and supervises patient care activities for patients suffering from disorders of the nervous system in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff By laws, Rules & Regulations and Medicine Department Policy & Guidelines. 

Education :     Bachelors' Degree in Medicine followed by residency in a recognized Neurological program/ diagnostic procedures. Membership/ Fellowship (preferably of the Royal College) and/or MD Degree in Neurology/ Speciality.
Trained in Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred       
Licensing :     Valid License from Ministry of Health-Kuwait to practice as Neurology Consultant
Experience :     12 years' experience with minimum 7 years' experience post Fellowship/Membership or MD in Neurology

Duties
    Diagnoses and treats organic diseases and disorders of nervous system. Treats problems of the central, autonomous, and peripheral nervous systems, including effector tissues like muscles and blood vessels.
    Orders and studies results of chemical, microscopic, biological, and bacteriological analyses of patient's blood and cerebrospinal fluid to determine nature and extent of disease or disorder.
    Identifies presence of pathological blood conditions or parasites and prescribes and administers medications and drugs.
    Orders and studies results of electroencephalograms or x rays to detect abnormalities in brain wave patterns, or indications of abnormalities in brain structure
    Analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition
    Performs examination and procedures according to the clinical privileges granted to him/her
    Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication and other specialized medical care to treat diseases or conditions
    Monitors patients' conditions and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary
    Manages record keeping, patient charts and all required patient and Hospital records as needed
   
Patient Care

    Considers the patient's safety as the first priority while working.
    Includes the patients in discussions concerning appropriate diagnostic and management procedures.
    Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs.
    Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care and ethical behavior.
    Participates regularly with other department staff, in decision-making related to patient care
    Compliance with Medical Ethics
    Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Neurology.
    Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; practices medicine ethically and stays consistent with the obligations of a physician. .
    Respects the opinions of fellow Consultants and referring Physicians in the management of patient problems; provides means whereby differences in opinion can be discussed and resolved.
    Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge by appropriately consulting other Physicians while caring for the patient.
    Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by continuing medical education.

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