Rohan Ghosh

• As a Residential Medical Officer at Anandaloke, a multi-specialty hospital, I manage patient care across the General Ward, ICU, Emergency Department, and Dialysis Unit. My responsibilities include monitoring patients, conducting regular ward rounds, assisting consultants during rounds, taking histories of newly admitted patients, and ensuring comprehensive healthcare delivery to all patients under my supervision.

During my four-week clinical attachment in the Department of Acute Care of the Elderly at Pinderfields Hospital, I had the privilege of observing and participating in the comprehensive care provided to elderly patients. Under the guidance of Dr. Blyth, Dr. Ngwa, Dr. Anochie, Dr. Burns, and Dr. Sawicka, I gained invaluable insights into the clinical management of this patient demographic.

• Clinical Expertise: I accompanied my consultants in Ward Rounds and observed the meticulous and compassionate management of elderly patients.
• Emergency Department exposure: I got the opportunity to observe the initial management of elderly patients with acute conditions in the Emergency Department.
• Clinical Documentation: Assisted in documenting patient notes during ward rounds with the guidance of consultants and FY1 doctors.

• Teaching and Learning Sessions: Attended post-round teaching sessions where consultants shared their knowledge and clinical expertise. Engaged in discussions on various aspects of elderly care, enhancing my clinical understanding.

• Audit and Teaching Session:

- Conducted an audit on "Antibiotics for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Elderly."

- Presented findings and conducted a teaching session on the same topic.

• Details of the Attachment: My clinical attachment lasted for three weeks under the supervision of Dr. Rukhsana Kousar, Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. During this period, I had the opportunity to rotate through the Labour Ward, Gynecological Assessment Unit, Twin Clinics, Pregnancy Clinics, Gynecology Clinics, and Obstetric Theatres. Additionally, I visited Dewsbury and District Hospital and observed gynecology theatres with Dr. Kousar.
• Observations & Learning: Throughout my attachment, I witnessed various operative procedures including Cesarean Sections, Laparoscopic Cystectomy of simple ovarian cysts and dermoids, manual vacuum aspiration of products of conception and repair of perineal tears. I also observed non-operative procedures such as normal labor, external cephalic version and vaginal examinations. i learned how to take detailed histories from patients and understood the critical role of medical ethics and patient confidentiality. Observing holistic patient management in both wards and clinics was particularly insightful, as I saw how healthcare professionals work collaboratively to provide the best possible care.

• Accurately diagnosed and managed patients with Respiratory ailments in the Emergency Department and Wards
• Mastered procedures like Pleural Tapping, ICD tube insertion and dressing
• Gained experience on effective patient counselling and communication.

• Managed patients in Wards, MICU and SICU with Gastroenterological problems
• Treated patients in the Emergency Department with utmost care and patience.

• Accurately diagnosed patients and explained treatment options
• Counseled patients regarding their questions and concerns
• Effectively managed day to day working and administrative functions of government run Health Centre as Medical Officer
• Maintained accurate patient records and meticulous documentation
• Administered government run vaccination centre.

• Participated in evaluating patients, attended outpatient clinics, managed patients in emergency and assisted in procedures
• Achieved competence in interdisciplinary communication and participation
• Assisted physicians in taking blood pressure, ECG, ultrasound, measuring heart beat and recording all vitals in physical examinations
• Recorded patient's medical history, vital statistics and information into charts and EMR
• Learned how to triage patients and make sure they are ready for the doctor to see.