Training activity: 1

Details

Attend multidisciplinary team meetings where patients with infections are discussed and reflect on the meetings

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

• The impact on patient management and the patient pathway
• The role of Microbiologists or Virologists in the meeting
• The roles and responsibilities of those attending the meeting
• Pragmatic management plans, including best interests and prioritisation of care needs
• Holistic patient centred care and support
• Documentation and recording of meeting outcomes and advice provided
• How cases are presented

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Clinical Microbiology in the hospital and community to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team working in Clinical Microbiology in the hospital and community.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Clinical Microbiology in the hospital and community.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Clinical Microbiology in the hospital and community with other specialties.