Training activity information
Details
Produce new or revised patient information for a nuclear medicine procedure
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
- IR(ME)R requirements
- Communication of radiation risk
- Local procedure
- Suitable language
- Patient centred care and support
- Local policy and standards for patient information
- Accessibility and non-discriminatory approach
- Opportunities for patient/public involvement and review
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 Nuclear Medicine procedure will your new or revised information focus on?
- What specific insights do you hope to gain into the principles of creating clear and accessible patient information?
- Reflect on your current understanding of patient needs and effective communication strategies.
- What do you anticipate learning about the process of developing and revising patient-facing materials within a healthcare setting?
- Discuss the specific procedure and any identified needs for new or revised information with your training officer.
- Review existing patient information leaflets and relevant guidelines on patient communication.
- Consider the target audience and how to ensure the information is easy to understand and addresses their potential concerns.
In action
- How are you approaching the task of creating or revising patient information?
- What sources of information are you consulting?
- How are you considering the needs and understanding of the target audience?
- What decisions are you making as you develop the information? For example, what level of detail is appropriate? How are you structuring the information?
- What language are you using to ensure clarity and accessibility?
- What aspects of creating patient information feel intuitive based on your communication skills and understanding of common procedures, and what requires more conscious effort, such as adhering to best practices for patient information development or ensuring accuracy and completeness?
- How effectively are you translating complex technical information into clear and understandable language for patients?
- Is the information comprehensive and addressing their potential concerns?
- What challenges are you facing during the process? For example, are you struggling to simplify technical jargon?
- Are you unsure about what information is most important for patients to know?
- What can you learn about patient communication, health literacy, and the process of developing effective patient information as you work on this task?
- How does this activity connect to your existing knowledge of the specific Nuclear Medicine procedure, potential risks and benefits, and principles of effective communication?
- Are there alternative ways you could present the information, such as using visual aids or different formats, if you anticipate the initial version might not be easily understood by all patients?
- What support or feedback are you seeking from colleagues, supervisors, or patient representatives to ensure the information is accurate, comprehensive, and patient-friendly?
- Are you ensuring that the patient information you are producing is within your scope of practice and adheres to relevant guidelines and departmental policies?
On action
- What was the specific nuclear medicine procedure for which you produced new or revised patient information?
- What were the key elements of the existing information (if applicable) that you reviewed?
- What changes or new content did you incorporate into the patient information?
- What feedback did you receive on the new or revised information (if any)?
- What did you learn about the principles of creating effective patient information?
- How did this activity enhance your understanding of the importance of clear communication with patients?
- What factors did you consider to ensure the information was accurate, accessible, and easy to understand?
- What did you learn about tailoring information to meet the needs of patients undergoing nuclear medicine procedures?
- How did your reflection-in-action (during the creation process) influence the content and format of the information?
- How does this experience relate to ensuring high quality and safe patient care through effective communication?
- What areas for continued development in producing patient information have been identified?
- How can you apply the learning from this activity to future opportunities to create or revise patient-facing materials?
- What actions will you take to further develop your skills in communicating complex information to patients?
- What support or resources might you need to enhance your ability to create accessible and effective patient information?
Beyond action
- Consider revisiting the patient information you created or revised. Has this information been used, and have you received any feedback on its clarity or usefulness from patients or colleagues?
- Compare your experience of producing this patient information with other instances where you have had to communicate information to patients or the public.
- What have you learned about effective communication strategies for different audiences?
- Review your reflections from this training activity alongside other activities focusing on patient care and communication.
- How has your understanding of the importance of clear and accessible patient information developed?
- Discuss your patient information with patient representatives or colleagues involved in patient liaison. Did they offer any suggestions for further improvement or alternative ways of presenting the information?
- Recognise how this activity has enhanced your awareness of the importance of providing patients with clear, concise, and accurate information about their procedures.
- How has your approach to communicating with patients evolved?
- How has your experience influenced your ability to consider the patient’s perspective when planning procedures or explaining results?
- Consider how the learning from this training activity will support you in observed communication events where you need to effectively communicate with patients.
- Identify the transferable skills developed, such as written communication, understanding patient needs, and the ability to translate complex technical information into accessible language.
- How might these skills be valuable in patient advocacy or service improvement initiatives?
- Identify actions for continued development in your ability to create effective patient information.
- What further training or involvement in patient information development might you pursue?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Communicate effectively across professional boundaries and with patients to ensure high quality, safe patient care. |