Training activity: 3

Details

Observe three routine tests performed outside your own specialty where the results are relevant to patient care within your specialty and reflect on the procedures

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

• Routine tests could include: pathology, imaging, endoscopy and physiological nuclear medicine
• Reflect on the procedures, considering:
  • Different request types, including electronic and paper
  • Turnaround times and priorities
  • Reference ranges
  • Clinical interpretative reports
  • Application of the principles of patient centred care
  • Impact on patient care and the patients’ care pathway

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of clinical assessment and investigation to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team undertaking clinical assessment and investigation.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of clinical assessment and investigation.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of clinical assessment and investigation across specialties.