Training activity information
Details
Review and present the results of one of the following gastrointestinal physiology investigations for a paediatric patient case, making recommendations for treatment to other colleagues:
- Anorectal physiology
- Oesophageal manometry
- Ambulatory studies
- Breath testing, including SIBO, LI and FI
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
- Role and responsibilities of the multidisciplinary team
- Concise reporting and presentation skills
- Scope of practice
- Treatments options and investigations
- Patient history and referral pathways
- Consider patient pathways
- Decision making process and liaison with colleagues
- Proactive approach to working relationship with clinical colleagues for patient benefit and unified approach
- Clinical governance
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Apply the requirements for performing specialist gastrointestinal physiology investigations in a range of patients including paediatrics. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Produce written technical draft reports from a range of specialist gastrointestinal physiology investigations. |
| # 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. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Plan and perform gastrointestinal investigations in paediatrics, adapting practice to consider the practicalities and emotional aspects including age of the child, parental input, guardianship and external factors such as social services. |