Training activity: 8

Details

Follow the pathway a biopsy or tissue sample from preparation to staining and microscopy, reflect on the process

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

• Acceptance criteria for patient samples
• The importance of appropriate fixation and the effect on downstream testing pathways including implications for PCR
• Health and safety, including laboratory safety and handling fixed tissues
• Infection control measures when working with human tissue
• Ethical and safe use, and the storage and disposal of residual specimens, blocks and slides
• The impact of digital pathology

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.