CathleenWoodQuillianDO

Summary

• I formerly was a Regional Medical Officer in the Foreign Service, employed by the US Department of State. My diplomatic title is Medical Attache'. I am currently posted at the American Embassy in Mexico City. I care for American Diplomats and their families and manage the Health Units of the Consulates and Embassies in my region. An RMO works either independently or as a member of a team of FS Medical Specialists to provide medical support for USG employees and their EFMs. An RMO is considered “essential personnel” and is expected to be available on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. RMOs duties may include, but not limited to the provision of direct primary and preventive healthcare for pediatric, obstetric, and adult patients and emergency and acute care services. Performance of patient histories and physical examinations, Ordering and analyzing diagnostic tests, Providing routine and travel vaccinations, mental health support and care, in collaboration with RMO/P colleagues, Prescribing medications for patients both on paper prescription pads and electronically
  Performing therapeutic procedures within the scope of primary and emergency care, Screening the patient population for and responding to concerns about domestic violence and abuse.
  Competent and thorough documentation of patient care and utilization of electronic health records, Management of primary healthcare needs of a regional patient population dispersed across multiple countries, Coordination of inpatient care and monitoring for patients hospitalized in region, Anticipating and arranging for medical evacuation of patients, Managing infectious disease risks, including malaria and other tropical diseases; deployment of population outreach efforts to encourage use of prophylactic medications where appropriate; Establishing health lifestyle programs and supporting patients in their adjustment to the FS, Ensuring patient confidentiality and records integrity. Etc. Now I practice Obesity Medicine.