Catherine De Leon

Aside from the usual general physical examination and routine vaccination as mentioned in my other clinic, I handle cases of animal bite, mostly from dogs and cats, and render primary treatment and vaccination against rabies as well as patient education regarding responsible pet ownership

Performs general physical examination and formulates plan and management depending on the symptoms presented

Makes referrals to hospitals if patient seen at out patient needs urgent admission

Does routine vaccination

Does preventive counselling

Determines clinical problems presented by the patient and formulates management plan to immediately treat patient's condition

Decides disposition of all patients coming in at the ER whether there is a need for admission or referral to other specialty

Reviews, corrects and countersigns all emergency treatment forms of all patients seen at the emergency room

Supervises pediatric residents with regards to management and disposition of all pediatric patients

acts as manager during the tour of duty to ensure that each and every patient is triaged and seen accordingly

Ensures smooth flow of the system during patient influx

performs general physical examination on walk in patients coming in during my clinic time

formulates plan and management according to their presenting signs and symptoms

does routine immunizations depending on need upon visit

does preventive health counselling

I was a pediatric resident from January 2006-December 2008. I was assigned to different areas such as the wards, neonatal ICU and pediatric ICU and emergency room. Although with supervision from consultants, I was encouraged to make professional decisions in terms of managing cases that I was assigned to.
In 2009, I was the chief resident of the department. I still was exposed to clinical responsibilities but this time additional administrative work was given to me. I was in partner with the department head in planning and mapping the training of the residents and the daily operations of the department.

In 2010, after my chief residency, I took a few months rest to prepare for my diplomate examination (written) and after passing such, i was then hired as a consultant in the Pediatric Emergency Room of the same institution. This entails a thrice weekly duty of 12 hours duration per duty and I am mainly tasked to supervise pediatric residents and ensuring smooth patient flow at the ER especially during influx of patients.
During days where I am not on duty, I divide my time among my two clinics where I see my private patients for consults.

After 2 years of private practice ( as per requirement of the society where i belong) I took my oral examination as diplomate ( March 2012) and passed the examination. I am now a diplomate of the Philippine Pediatric Society