Competency information
Details
Assist in routine patient investigations using uptake counters, gamma spectrometers, manual and automatic beta and gamma sample counters correctly and safely, and, where possible, other equipment such as whole body counters demonstrating patient-centred, safe practice and the effect of equipment settings and counting geometry on measured count-rates.
Considerations
- The relevant health and safety regulations specific to each investigation.
- How to communicate with patients in a way that respects their dignity, rights, privacy and confidentiality.
- The importance of checking patient identity, explaining the procedure to the patient and gaining informed consent.
- The information needs of patients, common questions and concerns of patients about investigations pre, during and post investigation.
- The authority level for provision of information to patients.
- Process of notifying patients of the results.
- The relevant procedures and requirements for patient conformance.
- Clinical indications for, contraindications to, risks and benefits of each investigation.
- Principles, guidance and law with respect to informed consent and trust governance procedures.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
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| # 2 | Outcome Assist in routine patient investigations using uptake counters, gamma spectrometers, manual and automatic beta and gamma sample counters correctly and safely, and, where possible, other equipment such as whole body counters, demonstrating patient-centred, safe practice and the effect of equipment settings and counting geometry on measured count-rates. |