Training activity: 2

Details

Shadow Healthcare Professionals offering support to a patient undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer and reflect on their roles

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 their role, considering:
  • The breadth of specialist patient support available such as Specialist Head and Neck Nurse, Dieticians, Speech and Language Therapists (SALT)
  • Physical, emotional and social effects on patient well-being
  • The communication with patients, in particular around breaking bad news
  • The co-ordination of treatment
  • The application of the principles of patient centered care

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.