Competency information
Details
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 |
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# 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. |