Training activity information
Details
Prepare and present a case study for the investigation of a non accidental injury
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
- Clinical presentation
- Testing algorithms
- Patient treatment pathway
- Prioritisation of testing as guided by clinical presentation
- Limitation of samples
- Local SOPs
- National guidelines
- Prioritisation and communication of results
- Safeguarding
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What background knowledge about non-accidental injury investigations and case study presentation is needed?
- What insights do you hope to gain regarding the laboratory’s role in such investigations and the importance of clear communication?
- What is your current understanding of the diagnostic tests involved and how to structure a case presentation?
- How will you prepare the case study (e.g., selecting a relevant case, reviewing results, considering ethical implications)?
- What potential difficulties might you face during the preparation or presentation (e.g., data interpretation, handling sensitive information), and how will you plan to overcome them?
- How do you feel about preparing and presenting this potentially sensitive case study?
In action
- As you are preparing the case study, what information are you prioritising and why?
- During the presentation, how are you adapting your communication based on the audience’s reactions and questions?
- Are you noticing any areas where your understanding of the case or the investigation is unclear as you present? What questions are you formulating in response?
- If challenged on your interpretation or the chosen investigations, how are you responding and justifying your approach in the moment?
On action
- What were the key clinical details and laboratory findings of the case you presented?
- What challenges did you encounter while preparing the case study (e.g., gathering information, interpreting results, structuring the presentation)?
- How did you organise and structure your case study presentation?
- What questions or feedback did you receive from your audience (e.g., training officer, assessor) during or after the presentation?
- What are the important laboratory investigations that may be relevant in the context of a suspected non-accidental injury?
- How do you effectively communicate complex clinical and laboratory information in a clear and concise manner during a presentation?
- What did you learn about the sensitivity and ethical considerations involved in discussing cases of suspected non-accidental injury?
- How does the interpretation of laboratory results contribute to the overall investigation of such cases?
- How will this experience improve your skills in preparing and presenting case studies in the future?
- What communication strategies did you find effective during your presentation that you will use again?
- How will you incorporate the feedback received to enhance your future presentations?
- What resources or guidelines are available to support the investigation and discussion of suspected non-accidental injury?
Beyond action
- Have you reviewed your initial reflect-on-action notes from this presentation? What aspects of case preparation and presentation do you now view differently?
- Can you recall discussions or situations where your understanding of the laboratory investigation of non-accidental injury was relevant?
- Has this training activity improved your ability to synthesise complex information and present it in a clear and logical manner?
- Do you feel more confident in discussing the laboratory findings related to potential non-accidental injury with other healthcare professionals?
- Has preparing this case study enhanced your understanding of the multidisciplinary approach required in such investigations?
- Have the skills in information gathering, critical analysis, and communication developed through this activity been transferable to other areas of your professional practice?
- How will your experience in preparing and presenting complex case studies be valuable in future educational or professional settings?
- Will your understanding of the laboratory’s role in non-accidental injury investigations contribute to your ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams?
- How might this experience inform your future development in areas such as safeguarding and ethical practice?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Identify appropriate clinical and laboratory investigations for the investigation of haemostasis. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Perform quality assurance and control tasks across the range of investigations. |