Training activity information

Details

Review the recruitment pathway for a gamete donor to ensure compliance with HFEA regulations and professional body guidance

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

  • Consent process and regulation, including ensuring donor ability to give informed consent and referral to counselling has been offered
  • Screening and quarantine
  • Provision of information on the donor process
  • HFEA Code of Practice
  • HFEA consent forms
  • HFEA donor information form and pen portrait
  • Registration with the HFEA
  • Family limits
  • Withdrawal of consent
  • Implications and counselling
  • DNA ancestry sites
  • International regulation and laws

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome

Practice safely in accordance with the statutory and regulatory framework.

# 4 Outcome

Apply and adapt skills to communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.