Training activity: 8

Details

Communicate the findings of a positive extracranial artery scan to:

• The multidisciplinary team
• A patient

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
• Roles of the members of the wider team
• Treatment options and pathways for patients (local and national guidelines)
• Explaining results to non-scientist audience
• Adapting communication

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 4	Outcome Analyse and interpret the ultrasound findings for extracranial arteries with reference haemodynamics.
# 6	Outcome Identify and communicate urgent and non-urgent results of the scan to both patients and the multidisciplinary team.
# 7	Outcome Appraise the impact of research evidence on national guidelines.
# 8	Outcome Critically evaluate the clinical significance of incidental findings.
# 9	Outcome Summarise surgical and endovascular interventions performed for carotid disease.
# 10	Outcome Describe the potential risks and benefits associated with intervention.