Training activity: 8

Details

Follow the monitoring process for disease progression for a patient with head and neck cancer, including primary investigations and follow up discussions with the patient and carers, 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 specific challenges that may arise with patients who require complex support e.g. impaired communication
• Reflect on the journey considering:
  • The members of the multidisciplinary team
  • The role of multimodal imaging for monitoring progression of disease
  • Clinical assessments
  • Explanation of the progression of disease to the patient
  • Delivering empathetic care
  • Impact of diagnosis on the patient and carers
  • Patient centered care
  • How patient safety, dignity and confidentiality are maintained
  • 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.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Reconstructive Sciences applied to oncology with other specialties.