Competency information
Details
Discuss insemination methods used in treatment based on semen quality with patients.
Considerations
- Information needs of a patient and the implications of consent.
- The importance of preparing for discussion with patients, including review of specific case histories.
- In-depth knowledge of the clinical reasons when ICSI is used with regard to semen quality and previous treatment outcomes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the methods involved in IVF and ICSI and the advantages, disadvantages and risks of each method and the implications of failed fertilisation.
- Basic knowledge of when it is necessary to consider the use of donor sperm and the regulatory requirements associated with donor gamete use.
- Common questions and concerns of the patient about procedures.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 6 | Outcome Advise patients on their treatment pathway through discussion of the different insemination methods. Perform the different methods of routine (not ICSI) insemination. |