Training activity information

Details

Discuss with a patient a change in treatment from IVF to ICSI

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

  • Cost implications
  • Risks of ICSI
  • Patient consent
  • In-house standard operating procedures
  • Confirm patient identify
  • Record keeping
  • Effective communication of scientific information in an understandable manner to patients
  • Patient pathway
  • Patient centred care and support, including involvement of partners
  • Donor and frozen sperm

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Evaluate the suitability and prepare sperm for treatment.

# 2 Outcome

Outline the appropriate treatment pathways for patients based on the clinical parameters.

# 8 Outcome

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