Preparing to attend

Think about acute presentations that could be admitted under gynaecology.

Think about the types of operations done by gynaecology.

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 (Remember your stickers)

• Nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy

• Interpret urinary pregnancy test

• Insert a urinary catheter

Other opportunities to look out for

• Learn how to consent for surgical procedures

• Learn how to prepare discharge summaries & operation notes