North Shore Hospital Site Map
ECC (Acutes)
How to get there
All acute gyneacology patients are seen at North Shore. They will either be in the Emergency Department on the ground floor or in the SSU/ADU on level 8.
Photo of SSU
Preparing to attend
Think about acute presentations to gynaecology.
Revise how to take a history including a detailed gynaecology history.
When you arrive
Go to the morning handover at 8am in the Maternity Seminar Room on level 2 of the main building.
You are welcome to leave you bag in the doctors office in the Lake view room (through Hineora Ward) or in the lockers there..
What you might be able to do from the logbook
Conduct a speculum/bimanual examination
Interpret urinary pregnancy test
Insert a urinary catheter
Nausea and Vomiting in Early pregnancy
Other opportunities to look out for
Learn how to consent for surgical procedures
Learn how to prepare admission notes and discharge summaries