Competency information
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Gain informed consent for each investigation.
Considerations
- 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 and contraindications for each investigation.
- Principles, guidance and law with respect to informed consent.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Perform, analyse and develop skills in the interpretation of routine spirometry in patients referred for routine investigation. |
| # 2 | Outcome Perform, analyse and develop skills in the interpretation of the measurement of lung volumes in patients referred for routine investigation. |
| # 3 | Outcome Perform, analyse and develop skills in the interpretation of the measurement of gas transfer. |
| # 4 | Outcome Perform, analyse and develop skills in the interpretation of overnight oximetry studies. |
| # 5 | Outcome Perform a limited multichannel sleep study. |