Training activity information
Details
Explain to patients the laboratory aspects of their treatment
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
- Laboratory procedures and possible outcomes
- Patient centred care and support, including involvement of partners
- Local patient support policy
- Counselling services
- Acknowledgment of emotional difficulties
- Expectation management
- Awareness of limitations
- Communication of complex information to non-experts
- Two-way communication to ensure patient awareness of procedures
- Shared decision making
- Cultural and religious considerations in semen sample production and assisted conception
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Apply and adapt skills to communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team. |