Training activity: 1

Details

Attend a multidisciplinary team meeting for the specialty area in one of the following areas and reflect on the meeting:

• Balance
• Implantable auditory devices
• Paediatrics/ENT

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

• Reflect on the meeting, considering elements such as:
  • The case load and patient pathway discussions
  • Role of the clinical scientist and other professionals
  • How communication is adapted
  • The value and purpose of the meeting for patients and clinicians
  • Documentation and information sharing with patients/parents/carers and other healthcare professionals
  • Limits and scope of practice

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Audiology to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Audiology.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Audiology.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Audiology with other specialties.