Training activity information
Details
Draft reports for a normal full leg deep venous scan
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
- Communication skills
- Local, national and international guidance
- Terminology and audience
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What are the essential components that should be included in a report for a normal full leg deep venous ultrasound scan?
- What specific terminology and language are appropriate for documenting normal anatomical and haemodynamic findings in the deep venous system?
- What resources or guidelines (e.g., departmental protocols) will you consult to ensure your report is accurate and comprehensive?
In action
- As you perform the deep venous scan and identify normal findings (compressibility, Doppler signals), what key pieces of information are you mentally noting or documenting that will be essential for the report?
- Are you using appropriate and accurate terminology to describe the normal anatomical and haemodynamic findings in the deep venous system, including the calf veins?
- What aspects of a normal full leg deep venous scan are you prioritising for inclusion in the report as you are performing the examination?
- Are you considering the structure and format typically used for deep venous ultrasound reports in your department as you proceed with the scan?
- Are you following a methodical process when scanning to help ensure all key information for the report is collected?
On action
- What key information did you include when drafting reports for normal full leg deep venous scans?
- What reporting structure did you follow?
- What were the essential findings you documented regarding the deep venous system from groin to ankle?
- How well did you translate your ultrasound findings and interpretations of the deep venous system into a comprehensive written report?
- How confident were you in using accurate anatomical and haemodynamic terminology?
- Were there any challenges in ensuring all relevant segments of the deep venous system were adequately reported?
- What aspects of your full leg deep venous report writing will you focus on (e.g., ensuring all relevant veins are mentioned, clarity of descriptions)?
- Will you review example reports to enhance your future drafting?
Beyond action
- Looking back at your initial attempts at drafting reports for full leg deep venous scans, how has your ability to clearly and concisely document normal findings improved?
- How has your increasing experience in performing and interpreting these scans enabled you to produce more accurate and clinically useful reports?
- Have you had opportunities to review best practice guidelines for reporting normal venous scans since this DTA?
- How has this influenced your documentation?
- In what ways has developing this reporting skill prepared you for the complexities of documenting findings in cases of suspected or confirmed deep vein thrombosis encountered later in your training?
- Have you reviewed other colleagues reports to help shape your report writing?
- What techniques for report writing have you adopted after doing this?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 6 |
Outcome
Analyse and interpret ultrasound images with reference to haemodynamics whilst performing a range of scans. |