Training activity information
Details
Assist with the preparation of cases to be discussed and reviewed in a multidisciplinary team meeting or tumour board meeting with other healthcare professionals
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What information is typically required for cases being presented at an MDT meeting (e.g., patient history, pathology reports, genomic testing results, imaging)?
- What is the typical format for presenting a case?
- Who are the key professionals involved in these meetings?
- How are genomic findings integrated into clinical decision-making in the MDT setting?
- What are the different perspectives that various healthcare professionals bring to the discussion?
- Review relevant patient data and reports. Consider potential questions that might arise during the meeting and how the information you prepare can help address them.
- Think about how you can contribute effectively to the preparation process.
In action
- How are you approaching the task of gathering and organising the relevant case information? What specific details are you prioritising and why?
- What decisions are you making as you prepare the case? For example, how are you summarising complex information? How are you presenting the key findings?
- Are you finding it easy to access the necessary information? Are there any gaps in the data?
- How effective are your actions in ensuring that all essential information is readily available and clearly presented for the MDT meeting? Are you anticipating the needs of the MDT members?
- Are you encountering difficulties in accessing specific reports, understanding complex results, or formatting the information effectively?
- Are you gaining a better understanding of the types of information that are most relevant for MDT discussions? Are you observing the roles and responsibilities of different team members in the preparation process?
- Are there alternative ways you could organise or present the information to enhance clarity and efficiency for the MDT?
On action
- Summarise the key aspects of the cases you helped prepare for the MDT meeting. What types of information were prioritised? How were the cases structured for presentation?
- Did you gain a better understanding of the types of information that are relevant for MDT discussions? Did you improve your ability to summarise complex data for presentation? Did you observe how different healthcare professionals contribute to the discussion? Did you encounter any difficulties in accessing necessary information or presenting it clearly? Were there any instances where your contribution was particularly helpful?
- Do you feel you need to improve your understanding of specific clinical information or your ability to present data concisely? How will you approach future case preparation tasks based on this experience? To develop your practice, will you review the minutes of the MDT meeting, discuss the cases further with your supervisor, or seek examples of effective case presentations? Would it be beneficial to observe an MDT meeting in progress or receive specific guidance on case presentation techniques?
Beyond action
- Compare this experience with any subsequent involvement in MDT meetings, whether through observation or active participation. Have you noticed any differences in the types of cases discussed or the contributions of different team members?
- Have your insights into the importance of presenting specific data points or the communication styles used in MDTs evolved?
- How has this activity enhanced your understanding of the importance of integrating laboratory findings with clinical information for patient management?
- Are you now more aware of the needs of different healthcare professionals when presenting or discussing laboratory results?
- How will you continue to improve your ability to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary team meetings in your future role as a Healthcare Scientist?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Analyse, interpret and prepare interpretive reports of clinically relevant findings for patients with colorectal and lung cancer, and melanoma. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Evaluate the clinical significance of variants identified for colorectal and lung cancer, and melanoma using a range of bioinformatics tools following best practice guidelines. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Practice with relevant specialties for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings |