Competency information
Details
Explain the procedure for the clinical measurement, address any procedure-related questions and gain informed consent.
Considerations
- The importance of explaining the procedure to the patient.
- Common questions and concerns of patients about procedures.
- Risks and benefits of undertaking the investigation.
- The information needs of patients following investigation.
- The authority level for provision of information to patients.
- Process of notifying patients of the results.
- The importance of explaining the procedure for each investigation to the patient and gaining informed consent.
- The relevant procedures and requirements for patient conformance.
- Clinical indications for and contraindications to each investigation.
- Principles, guidance and law with respect to informed consent.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Participate in clinical measurement procedures effectively and safely with due regard to the patient, health and safety, data security and governance in ICT within the context of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering. |