Management of patients under the care of the GP for the treatment of conditions within the practitioners scope of competence. To provide sexual health advice to patients following a positive STI diagnosis and ensure appropriate onward referral. To provide comprehensive sexual health information, advice, teaching, and support to patients enabling them to select and use a method of contraception suited to their needs. To supply emergency contraception, start and re-issue combined oral and progestogen only contraceptive methods and Depo-Provera injections.
Maintaining a high level of service to patients in the absence of a doctor and referral to alternative clinics/agencies as appropriate. Act as the patients advocate at all times and promote their privacy, dignity and modesty during the clinic visit. Insertion of Coils and Implants. Assess patients under the age of 16 using Fraser Guidelines and adhering to local Child Protection Policies with referral to appropriate agencies as needed (i.e. Safeguarding team, Social services, Family protection unit, Police).
Participating and cooperating with the multi-disciplinary team in all aspects of patient care, arranging any necessary after care/referrals that may be required. Provide health education and promotion of health and prevention of illness with regards to sexual health. Reporting of untoward incidents, accidents and complaints to the Nurse manager and Care Coordinator. Participation in audit/clinical governance issues such as record keeping and patient satisfaction.
Maintaining and monitoring any requested details. Implementation of any actions required following audit with the aim of improving quality of services. Participating in the teaching of other health professionals (to include junior staff and pre and post registration students) and other agencies as required.
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