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ME 2.8.1.1
Apply understanding of basic pathophysiology of common illnesses and injuries to patients cared for in Observational Medicine.
ME 2.8.1.2
Recognise patients who meet criteria for admission or who require further evaluation.
ME 2.8.1.3
ME 2.8.1.4
Recognise and respond to a deteriorating patient and initiate initial resuscitation.
ME 2.8.2.1
Synthesise the data available to provide the correct diagnosis and determine the urgency and appropriateness of further investigation or therapy required.
ME 2.8.2.2
Develop a rational plan of investigation and therapy for a specific admission diagnosis.
ME 2.8.2.3
Monitor the effectiveness of interventions at timely intervals whilst the patient is in ED.
ME 2.8.3.1
Apply understanding of natural history of common illnesses and injuries to patients cared for in Observational Medicine.
ME 2.8.3.2
Consider alternative diagnoses and therapies for a patient under observation and changes plan accordingly.
ME 2.8.3.3
Recognise patients who do not respond to therapy as expected and adjust the approach accordingly.
ME 2.8.3.4
Escalate care, including referral for inpatient care as required.
ME 2.8.3.5
Manage the deteriorating patient appropriately.
ME 2.8.3.6
Utilise available clinical and allied health resources, including Indigenous/Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers, in management of the patient and subsequent discharge.
ME 2.8.4.1
Apply understanding of cost-effective ordering of diagnostic studies based on the pre-test probability of disease and the likelihood of the result altering further management to patients cared for in Observational Medicine.
ME 2.8.4.2
Discriminate between conflicting diagnostic results.
ME 2.8.4.3
Apply understanding of roles, availability and capability of community healthcare, including services tailored to support a patient's social and cultural needs, to patients cared for in Observational Medicine.
ME 2.8.4.4
Function of chest pain units, their use, and effects on patient flow within emergency departments.