As a Resident Medical Officer (RMO), your role is to provide medical care to patients in a hospital or clinical setting
RMOs are typically doctors who have completed their medical degree and are in the early stages of their postgraduate training
Here are some key responsibilities and tasks associated with this role:
Patient Care: Assess and examine patients, take medical histories, and perform physical examinations
Diagnose medical conditions, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans
Monitor patients' progress and respond to changes in their condition
Ward Rounds: Participate in ward rounds with senior doctors and medical teams
Present patients' cases, discuss treatment plans, and receive guidance and feedback from senior colleagues
Emergency Care: Respond to medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, trauma cases, and other urgent situations
Initiate resuscitation efforts, stabilize patients, and coordinate with other healthcare professionals to provide immediate care
Surgical Assistance: Assist in surgical procedures, both in the operating theater and in outpatient settings
Prepare patients for surgery, scrub in, assist the surgical team, and provide post-operative care
Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, examination findings, treatment plans, and progress notes
Ensure documentation complies with legal and ethical requirements
Medication Management: Prescribe medications, monitor their efficacy and potential side effects, and adjust dosages as necessary
Provide patient education on medication use and potential interactions
