Competency information
Details
Explain the process of procedure to the patient, address any procedure-related questions they may have and explain how they will be informed of the results for each procedure
Considerations
- The pathophysiology of the heart and the appropriate choice of procedures, considering the findings from the history and clinical examination
- Common questions and concerns of patients and carers about procedures
- Risks and benefits of undertaking the procedure
- The information needs of patients following the procedure
- The authority level for provision of information to patients
- The process of notifying patients of the results
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome The trainee should produce evidence of completion of immediate or advanced life support training before undertaking any of the learning outcomes. |
| # 3 | Outcome Under supervision, technically interpret the data and produce high-quality reports with respect to echocardiography, and be able to differentiate between artefact and physiological occurance |