Training activity information
Details
Follow the patient pathways through investigation and diagnosis of head and neck cancer, including imaging and pathology and reflect on the journey
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 pathway, considering:
- The members of the multidisciplinary team
 - Communication with the multidisciplinary team, in particular the Head and Neck Specialist Nurse
 - The role of imaging in diagnosis
 - Pathology and diagnosis
 - Reporting of findings
 - How complex and challenging findings are communicated to patients and their carers empathetically
 - The application of the principles of patient centered care
 - The accessibility of 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.  | 
                                        
| # 4 | 
                                                Outcome 
                                                 Examine the impact of innovation in Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology.  | 
                                        
| # 5 | 
                                                Outcome 
                                                 Review the effect of legislation in Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology.  | 
                                        
| # 6 | 
                                                Outcome 
                                                 Compare and contrast the practice of Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology with other specialties.  |