By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan
Prof. Imran Morhanson-Bello, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has emphasised the need for tertiary institutions to prioritise training of clinicians to reduce hospital errors.
He made the remark on Tuesday at the UCH Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) 57th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Ibadan.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event had “Accountability in Care: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of the Modern Clinician” as its theme.
He urged the UCH to institutionalise engagement of clinicians, including nurses, and expose them to rigorous training where they would know what is expected of them.
“If they undergo trainings as part of induction process, it will reduce issues and save some problems in the hospital”, he said.
The medical expert advised physicians to learn to listen to constructive criticisms to improve themselves.
He enjoined them to read necessary books as the bane of the role of resident doctors lies with communication.
He said “learn to communicate clearly with patients and deploy all resources within your competence.
“A resident doctor should not present himself as an expert yet and must avoid careless communication around the patient and focus on patient safety.
“Engage in self-learning, in addition to knowing your clinical role; know the rules and regulations in the country you are practicing and maintain them.”
The Director and Head of Legal Department, UCH, Dr Olubukola Ogunlade, urged the doctors to always maintain strict adherence to legal advises.
Ogunlade also advised them to be familiar with relevant health statutes across disciplines, hospital protocols and ethical guidelines.
She urged them to work on their attitude and provide evident-based care at all times.
“Make sure you do your best at your duty posts and leave the rest for God.
“Attitude is everything so work on yourself, your relationship with others, especially the patients.
“Communicate effectively at all times and maintain continuous professional development and
document all that needs to be documented at all times.
“Medical practice is a profession of dignity, therefore, it should be upheld as same,” she said. NAN
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