Training activity information
Details
Review pharmacological treatments for patients presenting with the following and discuss with supervisor:
- Chest pain/coronary disease
- Heart failure
- Hypertension
- Atrial fibrillation
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
- Local/national and international clinical pathways for the most common cardiac presentations
- Key trials/evidence base for pharmacological treatments used
- Mode of action based on physiological mechanisms
- Caution/interaction of medicines
- Regulations and prescribing guidance
- Communication skills
- Common pharmacological treatments used in cardiology
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 7 |
Outcome
Critically appraise the role of cardiac diagnostic procedures within a range of patient presentations and pathways. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team. |