Training activity information
Details
Undertake a relevant clinical history of patients referred with sleep symptoms and develop a plan for further management
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
- Patient centred care and support
- Sleepiness scoring tools
- Sleep hygiene
- Confidentiality and record keeping principles
- Local, national, international guidelines and standards
- Sleep disorders and common signs and symptoms
- Drug history
- Communication methods, enablers and barriers
- Patients with complex conditions
- Impact of socioeconomic background
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Identify the causes of common respiratory symptoms, including breathlessness (dyspnoea), wheezing, coughing and chest pain. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Evaluate the clinical history of a patient with respiratory disease or a sleep condition taking into account the history of the presenting complaint, past medical history, drug history, family history and social history. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Demonstrate a patient centered approach to practice, considering communication with patients and relatives, the patient’s experience, quality of life and the wider social impact on the patient and their family. |