Training activity information
Details
Obtain a history for lower gastrointestinal physiology investigations, including patients with complex social and/or mental health issues
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
- Patient centred care and support
- History taking
- Communication styles and language
- The principles of dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
- Record keeping
- Patient referrals
- Pelvic floor signs and symptoms
- Safeguarding issues (e.g., signs of female genital mutilation and suggestions of domestic violence or abuse)
- Pre-existent conditions
- Patient psychological states
- Patient pathways and service signposting
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Apply advanced history taking skills to explore a patient’s more complex social history with compassion and empathy. |