Unit 10 – P4, P5, M5, D3
The Practical Work of a Science Industry
Medical Consultation
Introduction
A medical consultation within the NHS is a form of communication with doctor and patient.
When a patient has a condition, most likely there will be both physical and emotional effects and is
usually hard to determine which is the controlling factor. And so, the doctor listens and takes on
everything the patient says to come to a possible conclusion. With all the evidence the patient has
given, the doctor can determine what might be wrong but cannot say for definite until further
testing has been done to rule everything else out. This is also the time for the doctor to reassure the
patient which might actively reduce any emotional effects and come closer to a definite answer.
Procedure
Risk assessment:
Thermometer – Made of glass and can be a physical hazard when broken
– Clear up all shards and dispose of into a glassware bin to minimise cuts
Medical equipment – Reusable and can be a biological hazard when not cleaned
– Wipe down all equipment touched with a disinfectant wipe after each
patient to minimise cross-contamination
Practical requisition:
Title of experiment Medical Consultation
Course Medical Science
Date 09.11.2020
Start time 09:45 Room number 217
Finish time 09.55 Lecturer Juliet Atuguba
Caried Out By
Lecturer Individual students Student groups
Juliet Atuguba Kacie-Lea Brooks
Benjamin Brock
Equipment required
Name Quantity Quantity per station
Thermometer 1 N/A
Blood pressure cuff 1 N/A
Oximeter 1 N/A
Disinfectant wipes 1 N/A
Signed By
Lisa George and Rose Davies
Method:
1. Ensure all equipment is disinfected before the patient arrives
2. Greet the patient and tell them what you will be doing today
3. Take the temperature of the patient by placing the tip of the thermometer under the bare
armpit for 1-2 minutes
4. Remove the thermometer and record the temperature
5. Take the blood pressure of the patient by placing the cuff on the upper portion of their arm, just
above the elbow
The Practical Work of a Science Industry
Medical Consultation
Introduction
A medical consultation within the NHS is a form of communication with doctor and patient.
When a patient has a condition, most likely there will be both physical and emotional effects and is
usually hard to determine which is the controlling factor. And so, the doctor listens and takes on
everything the patient says to come to a possible conclusion. With all the evidence the patient has
given, the doctor can determine what might be wrong but cannot say for definite until further
testing has been done to rule everything else out. This is also the time for the doctor to reassure the
patient which might actively reduce any emotional effects and come closer to a definite answer.
Procedure
Risk assessment:
Thermometer – Made of glass and can be a physical hazard when broken
– Clear up all shards and dispose of into a glassware bin to minimise cuts
Medical equipment – Reusable and can be a biological hazard when not cleaned
– Wipe down all equipment touched with a disinfectant wipe after each
patient to minimise cross-contamination
Practical requisition:
Title of experiment Medical Consultation
Course Medical Science
Date 09.11.2020
Start time 09:45 Room number 217
Finish time 09.55 Lecturer Juliet Atuguba
Caried Out By
Lecturer Individual students Student groups
Juliet Atuguba Kacie-Lea Brooks
Benjamin Brock
Equipment required
Name Quantity Quantity per station
Thermometer 1 N/A
Blood pressure cuff 1 N/A
Oximeter 1 N/A
Disinfectant wipes 1 N/A
Signed By
Lisa George and Rose Davies
Method:
1. Ensure all equipment is disinfected before the patient arrives
2. Greet the patient and tell them what you will be doing today
3. Take the temperature of the patient by placing the tip of the thermometer under the bare
armpit for 1-2 minutes
4. Remove the thermometer and record the temperature
5. Take the blood pressure of the patient by placing the cuff on the upper portion of their arm, just
above the elbow
