Training activity information
Details
Prepare and present a case involving a patient you have scanned
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.
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- Before this activity, what are the key learning points or interesting aspects of the case you have selected?
- How will you structure your presentation to effectively communicate the relevant clinical information, imaging findings, and your interpretation?
- What resources or guidelines will you refer to in preparing your presentation?
- What questions do you anticipate from your colleagues and how will you prepare to answer them?
In action
- How are you structuring your case presentation? What key aspects of the patient’s history, examination, and echocardiographic findings are you deciding to highlight? How are you organising the information to present a clear and logical narrative? What format are you using for your presentation? Are you deciding which images and measurements are most illustrative of the key findings? Are you anticipating the questions your audience might ask and preparing answers? Are you adjusting your presentation style based on the audience (e.g., peers, supervisors)? Are you comfortable selecting relevant information and synthesising it into a coherent case presentation? Are you consciously focusing on clear and concise communication?
- Are you effectively conveying the key aspects of the case? Is your presentation flowing logically? Are you keeping within any allocated time limits? Are you gaining a better understanding of how to present clinical cases effectively? Are you learning to anticipate questions and engage with your audience? Are you applying your clinical knowledge, echocardiographic interpretation skills, and your presentation and communication abilities?
- Could visual aids (e.g., diagrams, videos) enhance your presentation? Are there different ways to structure the case to emphasise specific learning points? Are you seeking feedback from supervisors or colleagues on your presentation structure and content? Is the level of detail and complexity of the case presentation appropriate for your current stage of training?
On action
- Describe the key aspects of the patient’s case you presented, including their clinical history, imaging findings, and your interpretation. Note how you structured your presentation and the audience’s response.
- Reflect on the process of selecting and preparing a case for presentation. Did you improve your ability to summarise complex information concisely? Were there any challenges in presenting the case or answering questions from the audience? How does this relate to demonstrating safe practice?
- Identify any areas where you can improve your case presentation skills. How will you approach preparing and delivering presentations in the future? What feedback did you receive, and how will you incorporate it?
Beyond action
- Have you prepared and presented other cases since this experience? How has your approach to case preparation and presentation evolved over time? Have you incorporated feedback from previous presentations?
- How has your ability to synthesise clinical information, echocardiographic findings, and relevant literature into a coherent case presentation improved? Are you more confident in presenting complex information to colleagues and answering questions effectively?
- How will your skills in case presentation support your participation in departmental meetings, audit activities, or educational sessions in your future role? What did you learn about structuring a compelling narrative and effectively communicating key learning points?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Explain imaging results to patients and other health care professionals. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Distinguish and justify actions based on clinical and ECG findings. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Appraise new guidelines and evidence to inform practice. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Demonstrate safe practice in line with local, national and international guidelines and standards. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Evaluate cardiac care pathways. |
| # 9 |
Outcome
Summarise complex information into a concise and logical reports for specialist and non-specialist audiences. |