Training activity information
Details
Interpret testing results for a patient with an incompatible living kidney donor and outline the transplant options for the patient
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
- Relevant patient factors impacting options
- Local policy and national guidelines
- Strategies to improve access to transplantation for sensitised patients
- UKLKSS
- ODT tools
- Legislation for living donor transplantation
- Pre and post desensitisation antibody monitoring
- Implications for crossmatch testing
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Interpret and report tests across the range of techniques applied and provide appropriate clinical advice for solid organ transplant. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Assess the suitability of patients for crossmatch and transplantation in deceased and live donor settings. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Practice in accordance with quality management and accreditation standards. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Practice effectively in partnership with service users, other clinical specialisms and the wider multidisciplinary team in the investigation of solid organ transplantation and platelet transfusion. |