Karen Darbyshire

• Assessment of patients presenting to Emergency, referred for medical admission
• Formulation of individual treatment and management plan for each patient
• Accurate and timely data entry and record keeping for each patient, plus updating team members on medical plans and findings
• Communication and liaising with patient and families, keeping authorised family members/nominees updated on patients well being
• Maintaining patient confidentiality
• Stabilization and initiation of management prior to transfer from ED to ward, or management whilst awaiting transfer to tertiary hospital for acute care
• Ordering, analysing and recording pathology tests and imaging appropriate to individual patient care
• Referrals for transfer of care to appropriate and accepting tertiary centre, usually via Royal Flying Doctor Service
• Referrals and communicating for input of Allied Health service teams
• Daily ward rounds of inpatients and revision of treatment plans
• Participated in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for patients on 24-hour basis.
• Assessing fitness for discharge and creating safe discharge plans along with Allied Health teams
• General Medical Outpatient Clinic doctor, includes reviewing outpatients, formulating and recording findings and plans plus written communication with GP and other specialists
• Fitness to Drive assessments and diabetes clinics
• Medical Student and Junior Doctor education and supervision, on daily basis
• Attend and input into department meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, daily handover meetings and education sessions
• Audits and clinical service improvement responsibilities
• Ongoing continual professional development commitment

• Assisted senior physicians during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
• Mentored junior doctors and medical students, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
• Participated in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for patients on 24-hour basis.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Streamlined operations by implementing electronic health records, improving data management and accessibility..
• Assessment of patients presenting to Emergency, referred for medical admission
• Formulation of individual treatment and management plan for each patient
• Stabilization and initiation of management prior to transfer from ED to ward, or management whilst awaiting transfer to tertiary hospital for acute care
• Ordering, analysing and recording pathology tests and imaging appropriate to individual patient care
• Referrals for transfer of care to appropriate and accepting tertiary centre
• Referrals and communicating for input of Allied Health service teams
• Daily ward rounds of inpatients and revision of treatment plans
• Participated in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for patients on 24-hour basis.
• Accurate and timely data entry and record keeping for each patient, plus updating team members on medical plans and findings
• Communication and liaising with patient and families, keeping authorised family members/nominees updated on patients well being
• Maintaining patient confidentiality
• Attend and input into department meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, daily handover meetings and education sessions
• Ongoing continual professional development commitment

• 3 monthly rotations working on specialist medical teams withing SCGH, including Oncology, Hepatology, Respiratory , Older Adult and General Medical
• Assessment of patients presenting to Emergency, referred for specialist medical admission
• Formulation of individual treatment and management plan for each patient
• Ordering, analysing and recording pathology tests and imaging appropriate to individual patient care
• Referrals and communicating for input of Allied Health service teams
• Daily ward rounds of inpatients and revision of treatment plans with consultant input
• Participated in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for patients on 24-hour basis.
• Accurate and timely data entry and record keeping for each patient, plus updating team members on medical plans and findings
• Communication and liaising with patient and families, keeping authorised family members/nominees updated on patients well being
• Maintaining patient confidentiality
• Assessing fitness for discharge and creating safe discharge plans along with Allied Health teams
• Specialist Medical Outpatient Clinic doctor, includes reviewing outpatients, formulating and recording findings and plans along with consultants, plus written communication with GP and other specialists
• Medical Student and Junior Doctor education and supervision, on daily basis
• Attend and input into department meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, daily handover meetings and education sessions
• Clinical service improvement rotation and training (Research position)
• Ongoing continual professional development commitment

GP trainee

General Practitioner services including

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Pathology and imaging orders and analysis
• Individual health care planning
• Followup of results
• Accurate medical record keeping
• Continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
• Managed chronic conditions effectively by creating tailored long-term care plans for individual patients.
• Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
• Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnoses, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.
• Focused on early detection of potential health issues through routine screenings and assessments, resulting in timely interventions when needed.
• Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.

Medical Internship for 12 months, then resident medical officer responsible for patient care, under registrar/consultant supervision