Training activity information
Details
Take consent from a patient for storage of sperm for fertility preservation including a supportive conversation around options should a suitable sample not be produced
Type
Entrustable training activity (ETA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee repeatedly, consistently, and effectively over time, in a range of situations. This may include occasions where the trainee has not successfully achieved the outcome of the activity themselves. For example, because it was not appropriate to undertake the task in the circumstances or the trainees recognised their own limitations and sought help or advice to ensure the activity reached an appropriate conclusion.
Reflection at multiple timepoints on the trainee learning journey for this activity.
Considerations
- Introductions and confirming patient identity
- Communication of complex information to non-experts
- Two-way communication to ensure patient awareness of procedures
- Expectation management
- Awareness of limitations
- Patient centred care and support
- Local patient support policy and Counselling services
- Acknowledgment of emotional difficulties
- Shared decision making
- Further options for failure to produce a sample
- Storage in paediatric patients
- Azoospermic samples
- When SSR may be appropriate
- Future potential of germ cell therapies
- Record keeping
- HFEA regulations
- BBV screening
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 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. |