Competency information

Details

Explain the full procedure to the patient and address any questions they may have relating to the procedure.

Considerations

  • The pathophysiology of the heart and the appropriate choice of procedure, considering the findings from the history and clinical examination.
  • Common questions and concerns of patients about procedures.
  • Requirements for patient compliance with procedures, including pre- test instructions.
  • Risks and benefits of undertaking the procedure.
  • The information needs of patients pre, during and post procedure.
  • The authority level for provision of information to patients.

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.