Training activity information
Details
Review a patient history for patients referred for two of the following investigations and make recommendations for further investigations:
- Antroduodenal manometry
- Sphincter of Oddi manometry
- Barostat
- Capsule studies
- Endoflip
- Liver eleastography/fibroscan
- Other relevant specialist investigations
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
- Patient centred care and support
- History taking skills
- Communication skills
- Signs and symptoms of disease
- Pathophysiology
- Time management
- The principles of dignity, privacy and confidentiality
- Indications and contraindications for investigations
- Patient referral
- Documentation and record keeping
- Limitations of investigations
- Changes in technology
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Apply the requirements for performing specialist gastrointestinal physiology investigations in a range of patients including paediatrics. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Perform a range of the specialist gastrointestinal physiology investigations, including safe intubation of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract in a variety of adult and paediatric patient conditions. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Employ compassionate communication with patients to obtain informed consent ensuring patient comprehension. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Identify the range of disorders diagnosed by advanced gastrointestinal investigations, the implications for the patient, impact their quality of life, potential treatments and the differential diagnosis. |