1. Introduction to Surgery
December 3, 2009
Fia Yi, M.D.
Danny Kim, M.D.

2. Topics
Rounding
Note Writing
Pre-op Care
Post-op Care

3. Rounds

4. Rounding
Pre-Rounds
Rounds
Post Rounds

5. Pre-Rounds Gather information See patients
Have patients ready for rounds

6. Rounds
BE CONCISE
Be accurate
Be decisive
Be prepared

7. Post-Rounds
Write notes and d/c summaries
Help first year residents

8. Note Writing

9. Note Writing
For New Patients or readmission to hospital, need a full H/P
For returning patients in clinic or on the wards, notes only need to tell new information

10. Note Writing
DO NOT LIE
DO NOT COPY NOTES
BE COMPLETE AND CONCISE