Training activity: 7

Details

Observe at least two  procedures from each group of the following gastrointestinal procedures and reflect on the process

Diagnostic procedures:

• Carbon 13 breath test
• Smart pill
• Wireless pH monitoring
• EMG
• Endo-anal ultrasound
• Capsule enteroscopy
• PNTML

 

Therapeutic procedures:

• PTNS
• Pressure biofeedback therapy
• SNS
• Trans anal irrigation

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

• Reflect on the procedures, considering:
  • Range of diagnostic testing and treatments
  • Organisation of departments
  • Patient pathways
  • Referral pathways
  • Infection control protocols
  • Principles for testing
  • Patient history
  • The application of the principles of patient centred care
  • Patient experience and consent
  • Patient dignity
  • Communication
  • Investigation requirements
  • Risks of tests and mitigation
  • Patient safety e.g., risk of test for patient with comorbidities or complex presentations
  • Documentation and record keeping

Relevant learning outcomes

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