Code of practice for students having patient contact

• Wear an identity badge at all times. Ensure a neat and tidy dress code and good personal hygiene.
• Always introduce yourself to patients by name and as a medical student.
• Always introduce yourself to patients by name and as a medical student.
• Always explain to a patient what you are about to do i.e. take a history, examine them, etc.
• Allow the patient privacy to undress and dress.
  Provide a covering for exposed parts of the body when not being examined.
• You should be supervised by a qualified doctor or specialist nurse when undertaking invasive or sensitive examinations:

- gynaecological examinations

- rectal examinations

- examinations of female breasts

- examinations of male genital areas

 

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