Competency information

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Treat patients in a way that respects their dignity, rights, privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Considerations

  • The rights of the patient with regard to privacy and dignity, confidentiality of consultation and medical records.
  • Requirements of patients with disabilities and special needs.
  • Key factors influencing dignity, rights, privacy and confidentiality, including age, gender, culture and beliefs.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examination to assess the size and function of the left ventricle.
# 2 Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected mitral valve disease.
# 3 Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected aortic valve disease.
# 4 Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examination to assess the size and function of the right ventricle.
# 5 Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected infective endocarditis, pericardial effusion and cardiac masses.
# 6 Outcome Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on adult patients with congenital heart disease.
# 7 Outcome Perform an appropriate transthoracic echocardiographic study in a critically unwell patient and identify any significant clinical findings.
# 8 Outcome Make appropriate measurements and interpret the ultrasound data, and produce high-quality reports.