Training activity information
Details
Discuss options for further investigation and treatment with a patient who has an initial diagnosis of azoospermia
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
- Introductions and confirming patient identity
- Communication of complex information to non-experts
- Two-way communication to ensure patient awareness of procedures
- Patient centred care and support
- Local patient support policy and counselling services
- Acknowledgment of emotional difficulties
- Expectation management
- Awareness of limitations
- Shared decision making
- Reasons and justification for additional diagnostics
- Alternative fertility options including donor sperm, adoption or not starting a family
- Effects of comorbidities
- Communication with the multidisciplinary team
- Informed consent
- Record keeping
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Select the appropriate pathway for patients referred to the andrology service, including treatment options based upon clinical presentation. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Practice safely in accordance with the statutory and regulatory framework. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Explain procedures to patients, facilitating understanding to enable informed consent to be provided. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Apply and adapt skills to communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team. |