Training activity information
Details
Prepare a case for discussion at multidisciplinary team meeting for a patient with suspected immunodeficiency
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.
Considerations
- Roles of the different professionals at an immunology multidisciplinary team meeting
- Presenting complex scientific ideas to a mixed audience
- Benefits of a multidisciplinary team meeting for the patient and for the staff at the meeting
- Patient centred care and support
- Information service users expect a clinical scientist to have to hand
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 needs to be included in a well-prepared MDT case presentation ? Who are the typical members of an immunodeficiency MDT and what perspectives might they bring?
- What communication skills are important for presenting a case effectively in an MDT setting?
- What challenges might you encounter in synthesising the information and presenting it clearly and concisely, and how will you address these?
- How will you prepare for this activity? Will you review case presentation formats, discuss with senior colleagues about their experiences in MDT meetings, and identify a suitable case and the key information required for discussion? What are your thoughts/feelings on contributing to an MDT as a trainee?
In action
- As you are preparing the case summary, what are the key pieces of information (clinical history, laboratory data) that you are prioritising for presentation to the MDT? Why are these most important in the moment?
- What are the main questions or points you want to raise with the MDT as you are structuring your presentation?
- Are there any potential points of disagreement or areas where further clarification might be needed from the team? How are you anticipating these as you prepare?
On action
- What did you learn about the process of preparing a case for multidisciplinary team discussion? How did you develop your skills in synthesising complex information into a concise and relevant summary? What considerations did you take into account when deciding what information to include? How important is effective communication and case presentation in a multidisciplinary setting for the management of patients with suspected immunodeficiency?
- What aspects of case preparation and presentation would you like to improve? What feedback did you receive (or would you seek) on your case preparation and presentation?
Beyond action
- Have you participated in or prepared for other multidisciplinary team meetings since this DTA?
- How did this initial experience shape your approach to presenting cases and contributing to discussions?
- How has this DTA enhanced your communication and collaborative skills?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Select and perform a range of assays for the investigation of primary and secondary immunodeficiency, including a range of flow cytometry assays. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Interpret and report on laboratory investigations that enumerate components of this immune system and its function in light of clinical details and other laboratory tests. |