Assessment > Psychiatric Clerking > Practical Aspects
Practical Aspects
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Always confirm with nursing staff.
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Always wear an ID badge.
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Safety First
- Let nursing staff know where you are and check first.
- Sit nearest the door.
- Know where alarm buttons etc. are.
- Clerk in a place where you have access to other staff.
- You MUST report cases of verbal aggression or abuse.
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Seek patient’s permission.
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Interview in pairs to start with.
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Sensitive and empathic handling.
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Maintain professional boundaries (including dress), confidentiality and never promise a patient that you will keep what they tell you to yourself.
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Present to consultant, higher or core trainee.