Training activity: 9

Details

Observe the triage process for new referrals, and reflect on the process

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

• Appreciate elements of the triage process, including:
  • Referrals reasons and clinical eligibility
  • Patient consent for testing
  • Gatekeeping
  • Sample types, including acceptance and rejection criteria
  • Sample processing pathways
  • The role of the duty scientist
  • Patient databases
  • Confidentiality and information governance
  • Integrated decision making
  • Communication with service users

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Clinical Genomics to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Clinical Genomics.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Clinical Genomics.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Clinical Genomics with other specialties.