Lilene du Toit
Medical Doctor
Summary
Palliative Care is an unique branch of medicine, as it's primary focus is on the experience of the patient and their family rather than on recovery or improvement. I have a passion for palliative care because I enjoy connecting with patients and walking a road with them. I believe in caring for a patient on a physical, emotional and spiritual level and optimizing their quality of life until their last moments. I also believe I would be well suited for this job as I have had broad exposure to the principles of palliative care throughout internship, community service and volunteer work at Hospice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Knysna And Sedgefield Hospice
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Full time volunteer for the month of April in an outpatient hospice setting. Involved in home visits, adjusting treatment regimens, family counseling and End-of-Life planning.
- Functioned well within dynamics of multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers and care workers.
Community Service Medical Officer
Knysna Provincial Hospital
4 2023 - 03.2024
- Extensive experience working in emergency department, clinic, general ward and theatre under supervision of family physicians
- All overtime conducted as senior on site in 16-bed emergency department- able to function well independently
- Experience working closely with Hospice in Plettenberg Bay and Knysna- involved in weekly palliative care rounds, family counseling and formulating End-of-Life Care Plans
- Received teaching in principles of palliative care from senior doctors, sisters and multi-disciplinary team involved in existing palliative care program
- Experience in managing surgical and medical emergencies independently such as polytrauma, assaults, intubations, ACS etc.
- Excellent exposure to Internal Medicine through managing medical emergencies in EC, continuing care in the wards and two-weekly MOPD outreach from George Regional Hospital Internal Medicine
Internship
Victoria Hospital Wynberg
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team in a district hospital, with in-depth training by consultants and experienced MO’s
- Learnt independent functioning as senior doctors mostly not on site after hours
- Exposure to palliative care through Abundant Life Palliative Care organization- involved in counseling of patients and family, learning to make palliative care-orientated management plans for patients with chronic/ life-threatening conditions
Education
MBChB (Cum Laude)
Stellenbosch University
2020 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate
DF Malan High School
Cape Town 201412.2014
Accomplishments
- MBChB Cum Laude 2020
- Subject Awards for MBChB Class of 2020- Top Achiever in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Top Achiever in Ethics
- Tygerberg Student Counsel Academic Honorary Award 2020
- Invited to International Scholar Laureate Program 2019
- Golden Key Academic Society Member (Since 2015)
Courses:
- Introduction to Palliative care ( University of Cape Town 3-month Short Course), completed April 2023
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (August 2023)
- Basic Life Support ( 2021), Advanced Cardiavascular Life Support (Nov 2022), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Nov 2022)
- EMSSA ePoCUS basic Ultrasound course (July 2022)
Teaching And Research
- Involved in teaching and supervision of interns and UCT final year medical students at Knysna Provincial Hospital. Acts as senior clinician on site during overtime in Emergency Department, responsible for supervision and support of Interns.
- Participation in weekly academic meetings during Internship and Community service. Presentations done on the following topics: 1. Use of blood product in patient resuscitation (Surgery), 2. Approach to dementia (Family Medicine), 3. Monitoring of neuromuscular blockers (Anaesthetics), 4. Approach to Lower Back Pain (Family Medicine).
- Involved in quality improvement cycles at Knysna Provincial Hospital.
Leadership And Community Involvement
- Victoria Hospital Social and End-of-Year function committee (2022)
- Stellenbosch University Frederick Van Zyl-Slabbert Leadership for Change Short Course (2015)
- Involved in multiple community outreach and leadership development programs through local church.
Language Skills
Fluent in English and Afrikaans
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9603260182086
- Citizenship: South African
- Gender: Female
- Driving License: Yes
- Marital Status: Unmarried
References
- Dr Francois Potgieter, Clinical Manager, Knysna Provincial Hospital, Francois.Potgieter@westerncape.gov.za, 082 891 2519
- Dr Janet Stanford, Doctor at Knysna Sedgefield Hospice, janet@hospiceknysna.org.za, 082 377 1813
- Dr Clint Cupido, Internal Medicine and Abundant Life Palliative Care, Victoria Hospital Wynberg, Clint.Cupido@westerncape.gov.za, 072 627 5227
Timeline
Volunteer
Knysna And Sedgefield Hospice
04.2024 - 04.2024
Internship
Victoria Hospital Wynberg
01.2021 - 12.2022
MBChB (Cum Laude)
Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -
Community Service Medical Officer
Knysna Provincial Hospital
4 2023 - 03.2024
National Senior Certificate
DF Malan High School
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