Competency information
Details
Observe the recording of informed consent and how an impression for a nipple areola complex prosthesis is made.
Considerations
- The importance of introducing yourself to the patient, including your role and experience as a Clinical Scientist.
- The importance of checking patient identity.
- 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 the treatment.
- Principles, guidance and law with respect to informed consent.
- Impression technique and materials for nipple prostheses.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 | Outcome Assist in the assessment of patients referred from the breast surgery unit and production of a nipple areola complex prosthesis following post- mastectomy reconstruction. |