Training activity information
Details
Triage diagnostic requests
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
- Patient history
- Patient referral details
- Local, national, international testing guidelines
- Processes of referral into Cardiology
- Scheduling/timing of follow-up
- Booking processes for diagnostic assessment
- Types of clinics (community, specialist, traditional and tele/video consult)
- Staffing of clinics
- Communication between specialisms and specialists involved in care
- Acute versus scheduled
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. |