JMO Charter 2009

The role of the Junior Medical Officer is first and foremost the safety and care of patients

The JMO Charter was written by the PMC JMO Forum for JMOs in Western Australia.

Introduction
- Who we are
- Purpose of the JMO Charter
Definitions
- What is prevocational training?
- DPGME, DCT and MEOs
- Individual Hospital Activities
Prevocational Training
- Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia (PMCWA)
- Aim of the PMCWA
- Committee and structure
- Accreditation
- Workforce
- Education
- Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors
- Education and Training Tips for Interns
- Education and Training Tips for RMOs
- JMO Forum
- Links with AMA DIT, RMO Societies
- Resolution of 2008 National JMO Forum
- Goals for 2009 and how to get involved
- JMO Welfare Study
What are my rights? What to do if you have a problem
- The groups working for you in WA
- PMCWA JMO Forum
- RMO Societies – FH, RPH, SCGH
- AMA DIT Committee
- Medical Board of Western Australia
- Parental/Extended leave/Part-time and Job-sharing arrangements
- Supervision requirements
- Rotations and accreditation
- Clinical standards and training
- Pay issues and payslips – How to check your payslip
What’s my role? Working in the WA Hospital System
- The scope of a JMO
- Workload
- Boundaries
- Obtaining consent
- Medical Handover
- Professional standards
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Dress code
- Equipment
- Medical Student Placements
Where do I go for help? Resources and Supports
- Professional
- Personal Health and Wellbeing
- Industrial
- Medico-legal
Quick Reference Guide
- Acronyms
- Contact numbers

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