Training activity information
Details
Recognise unwell patients during routine tests and respond accordingly
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
- Infection control/handwashing
- Approaches to clinical assessment
- Consciousness level of the patient
- Documentation of a clinical measurements
- Diagnostic tools
- Patient safety
- Communication
- Local, national and international guidelines
- Basic observations and normal ranges
- Risk assessment and management
- Emergency procedures and management
- Impact of socioeconomic background
- Patient information
- Health and safety
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Identify the causes of common respiratory symptoms, including breathlessness (dyspnoea), wheezing, coughing and chest pain. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Perform a clinical assessment of a patient with respiratory disease or a sleep condition ensuring recognition of the deteriorating patient and appropriate methods of escalation where appropriate. |
| # 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. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Interpret the results of a clinical assessment and communicate effectively with respiratory scientists and non-respiratory health care colleagues. |