Training activity information
Details
Report/communicate results that require urgent action, and make recommendations on further actions where appropriate
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
- Pathway for reporting urgent results
- RCPath guidelines for communication of urgent or unexpected lab results
- Documentation of communication
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Interpret and report results for autoimmune investigations in the light of clinical details and other laboratory tests. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Evaluate, triage and advise on requests for autoimmunity investigations. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Identify and escalate urgent abnormal test results and report urgent abnormal results to the requesting healthcare professional and document according to local protocols. |