Training activity information

Details

Obtain a clinical history from a patient with a CIED and make recommendations for further investigations/interventions

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

  • Framework for clinical history taking
  • Patient centred care and support
  • Patient journey
  • Drug history and sources
  • Differential diagnoses
  • Treatment options, pharmacological and non-pharmacological
  • Indications and contraindications for drug therapy
  • Signs and symptoms of pathophysiology
  • Referral pathways
  • Communication skills
  • Documentation and record keeping

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 4 Outcome

Identify changes in patient conditions requiring escalation of findings to the relevant responsible person(s) and with reference to the patient pathways.

# 5 Outcome

Communicate complex and potentially sensitive clinical information to patients and colleagues.