Training activity: 1

Details

Attend a head and neck cancer referral clinic and reflect on the meeting

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

• Reflect on the clinic, considering:
  • The members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Patient management at an early stage of diagnosis
  • Investigations using multiple imaging modalities
  • Role of the Reconstructive Scientist/Maxillofacial Prosthetist in the team
  • The patient support team
  • The emotions, anxiety and stress of the situation
• Observe the communication pathways between the team
• Consider the accessibility of care
• Reflect on the patient communication requirements
• Reflect on the application of the principles of patient centered care
• Consider how patient safety, dignity and confidentiality are maintained

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology with other specialties.