Training activity: 14

Details

Identify a case where there is a need for further patient support. This may include psychological, emotional and financial difficulties

Discuss the patient support requirements with the Specialist Nurse responsible for their care

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

• Patient centred care and support
• Holistic approach to patient care
• Patient support groups
• Specialist Nursing and Allied Health Professionals (AHP)
• Macmillan and other charities
• Local and national initiatives
• Support for families and carers
• Limitations of what the scientist can provide and the process of how to refer patients for specialist support
• Different types of support available to patients during diagnosis, treatment and long-term care, e.g. financial or Palliative care etc
• Access pathway to support
• Patient safety, dignity and confidentiality
• Complications and onward referral

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Deliver quality patient centred care with the best interests of patients in all elements of practice.
# 2	Outcome Practice in accordance with local and national health and safety policies, regulatory requirements and overall service governance.
# 3	Outcome Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
# 4	Outcome Identify patients who need further specialist support and refer to the appropriate healthcare specialist.
# 9	Outcome Practice in partnership with other clinical specialisms as part of a multidisciplinary team and understand their roles and their impact on patient care and pathway.
# 12	Outcome Assess and interpret patients’ needs to provide customised treatment dependent on medical, physical, social and psychological requirements.