Training activity: 5

Details

Follow the pathway of samples from patients with infections through the laboratory and reflect on the journey for;

• Biochemistry
• Immunology
• Haematology

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 diagnostic testing supporting infection management
• Methodologies used for analysis, including automated and manual testing
• Reference ranges vs alert ranges
• Turnaround times
• The impact of preanalytical pathways on sample results
• Quality checks
• The roles and responsibilities of the multidisciplinary teams in each specialty
• Patient centred care and support

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Diagnostic Services and Laboratory Medicine to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team working in Diagnostic Services and Laboratory Medicine.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Diagnostic Services and Laboratory Medicine.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Diagnostic Services and Laboratory Medicine with other services and specialties.