Training activity: 4

Details

Follow a patient’s care through at least three of these pathways and reflect on the journey:

• NAAASP
• TIA/stroke pathway
• Arterial patient
• Venous insufficiency
• DVT

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

• Consider the pathway focusing on the patient’s treatment and interventions
• Consider the differences between routine and urgent requests
• Appreciate the local and national pathways for the identification, diagnosis and treatment of vascular conditions
• Consider national targets for the identification, diagnosis and treatment of vascular conditions
• Reflect on the scientific rationale underpinning national targets
• Consider roles of different professionals involved in the care
• Reflect on patient communication, consent, patient experience
• Reflect on the requirements to provide patient centred care and support and the accessibility of care

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Vascular Science to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team in Vascular Science.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Vascular Science.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Vascular Science with other specialties.