Training activity information
Details
Respond to clinical queries/ significant results related to the diagnosis and management of patients with suspected intra-abdominal/biliary infections.
To include selection and interpretation of relevant tests and drafting of advice.
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
- The range of pathogens associated with these infections
- Infection management
- Clinical context and results from other investigations
- Delivery of care and decision-making through a multi-disciplinary team
- Local, national, and international guidelines
- Pre-analytical processes, including sampling
- Reference and specialist laboratory testing and clinical services
- Non-infectious differential diagnoses
- Escalation and urgency of cases with severe consequences
- Public health and infection control protocols
- Quality assurance
- Health and safety
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Identify appropriate investigative strategies to diagnose and manage infections linked to syndromic presentations considering guidance and public health requirements |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Select tests to diagnose and manage infections and interpret the results in the clinical context for patients with syndromic presentations, with consideration of laboratory quality assurance and quality control |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Develop plans and provide advice on infection management for patients with syndromic presentations, considering infection control, guidelines and public health requirements |