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. |