Key Areas/Tasks Assessment, diagnosis and management of all patients admitted to Trauma & Orthopaedics. Management of all patients on the trauma and elective wards, and any outlying wards. To participate in outpatient, elective and fracture clinics. To participate in trauma and elective surgery. Referral of patients to other specialties. Necessary investigation e.g. blood samples for cross match, emergency x-ray etc. Appropriate transfer of patients, either: Admission to inpatient facilities Discharge with suitable follow up at the hospital Discharge to General Practitioner Discharge with no follow-up