Operative dictations must be done on the day of the procedure. It is advisable that these be done immediately after the procedure. The resident should confirm with the attending physician before the end of each case who is responsible for dictations. Attending physicians must be listed first and their presence in the OR properly documented. Discharge summaries must be done within 24 hours of the patient's discharge.
Discharge summaries are the responsibility of the junior resident on the service.
They are not to be done by interns or medical students. The Chief Resident assigned to the MUH rotation will be responsible for making a monthly call schedule. These will be due to the Residency Director by the 15th of the prior month. The Department allows for call to be taken from home as long as patient care is not compromised. The chief resident on call will be responsible for all after hours calls to the department.