Training activity information
Details
Present case studies of imaging investigations following the patient pathways from referral, justification/authorisation, image acquisition and processing, reporting and discussion of results. To include image investigations using:
- Static
- Dynamic
- Gated acquisitions
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
- Referral information and choice of test
- Choice of radiopharmaceutical provision and administered activity
- Use of adjuvant medications
- Uptake/imaging period
- Acquisition parameters
- Processing and display techniques
- Patient understanding of procedure
- Patient consent process (implied, verbal)
- Patient centred care and support and patient experience
- Local procedures and published guidelines
- Operator roles
- Practical implementation of IR(ME)R
- Role of test within the patient pathway
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
- Which specific types of static, dynamic, and gated acquisition cases will you focus on?
- What specific insights do you hope to gain into the entire patient pathway for different Nuclear Medicine imaging investigations?
- Reflect on your current understanding of these pathways and the roles of different healthcare professionals involved.
- What do you anticipate learning about effectively presenting case studies and discussing results?
- Discuss suitable case studies with your training officer. Review the typical patient pathways for the selected investigations.
- Plan the structure and content of your presentation, considering how to effectively communicate key information.
In action
- How are you structuring and delivering your presentation of the case study?
- How are you ensuring you cover all aspects of the patient pathway from referral to discussion of results for static, dynamic, and gated acquisitions?
- What visual aids or presentation techniques are you using? What decisions are you making during the presentation? For example, how are you prioritising information? How are you responding to questions?
- How are you tailoring your presentation to the audience?
- What aspects of presenting case studies feel intuitive based on your previous experience, and what requires more conscious effort, such as explaining complex technical details or linking findings to the patient’s clinical context?
- How effectively are you communicating the key aspects of the case study and the patient pathway?
- Is the information clear, concise, and well-organised?
- What challenges are you facing during the presentation? For example, are you struggling to explain certain concepts clearly?
- Are you finding it difficult to manage the time or engage the audience?
- What can you learn about presenting clinical information, explaining technical details, and answering questions effectively as the presentation unfolds?
- How does this presentation connect to your existing knowledge of Nuclear Medicine procedures involving static, dynamic, and gated acquisitions, as well as your understanding of patient pathways and multidisciplinary team working?
- Are there alternative ways you could be explaining certain aspects of the case if the audience seems to be struggling to understand? Could you use different analogies or examples?
- What support or feedback are you actively seeking from the audience or your supervisor during or immediately after the presentation to improve your delivery?
- Are you ensuring that your presentation is within your scope of practice and accurately reflects the clinical information and findings?
On action
- What were the key aspects of the patient pathways for the static, dynamic, and gated imaging investigations you presented?
- What were the critical stages of referral, justification/authorisation, image acquisition and processing, reporting, and discussion of results for each case?
- What were the main findings and outcomes for each case study? How was the information presented and to whom?
- What did you learn about the integrated nature of patient pathways in Nuclear Medicine?
- How did this activity enhance your understanding of your role within the multidisciplinary team?
- What did you learn about presenting complex clinical information effectively?
- What insights did you gain into the different considerations for static, dynamic, and gated acquisitions within these pathways?
- How did your reflection-in-action (during preparation and presentation) influence the way you structured and delivered the information?
- How does this experience relate to effective communication and ensuring high-quality patient care?
- What areas for continued development in understanding patient pathways and presenting case studies have been identified?
- How can you apply the learning from this activity to future presentations or discussions of patient cases?
- What actions will you take to further develop your communication and presentation skills?
- What support or resources might you need to enhance your understanding of different imaging techniques and their place in patient pathways?
Beyond action
- Consider revisiting the case studies you presented.
- Have you encountered similar patient cases since, and how has your understanding of the entire patient pathway and the role of these specific imaging techniques evolved?
- Compare your experience of presenting these case studies with other presentations you have given.
- What have you learned about effectively communicating complex clinical information to different audiences?
- Review your reflections from this training activity alongside other activities involving communication and presentation of clinical information.
- What strategies have you found most effective for engaging your audience and conveying key learning points?
- Discuss your case study presentations with peers or mentors. Did they offer feedback on areas for improvement in your presentation style or the depth of your understanding of the cases?
- Recognise how this activity has enhanced your understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of nuclear medicine and the importance of considering the entire patient journey.
- How has your ability to synthesise information from different stages of the pathway improved?
- How has your experience in presenting these cases influenced your communication with referrers and other members of the healthcare team?
- Consider how the learning from this training activity will support you in observed communication events and case-based discussions.
- Identify the transferable skills developed, such as communication (both written and verbal), presentation skills, ability to summarise complex information, and understanding of clinical reasoning.
- How might these skills be valuable in teaching, leadership, or research roles?
- Identify actions for continued development in your presentation and case analysis skills.
- What further opportunities for presenting or discussing complex cases might you seek out?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Evaluate practice with respect to published guidelines and expected standards. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify the role of Nuclear Medicine procedures within patient pathways and their own role within a multidisciplinary team delivering these. |