Training activity: 4

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.