Training activity information
Details
Follow three different patients through their pathway and reflect on the journey, which could include the following:
- Screening
- Initial assessment
- Preventive/early diagnosis
- Urgent care
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 journey, considering:
- Different investigations and pathways
- Involvement of other disciplines.
- Stages of the pathway and responsibilities and involvement of members of the multidisciplinary teams
- Quality checks
- Review of results, reporting and actions based on results
- Application of the principles of patient centred care
- Access to care
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. |