Competency information
Details
Explain the procedure for each type of investigation to the patient and address any questions they may have relating to the procedure, including the process after the procedure and how the patient will be informed of the results
Considerations
- The appropriate choice of investigation considering the findings from the history and clinical examination
- Common questions and concerns of patients about procedures
- Risks and benefits of undertaking the investigation
- The information needs of patients following the investigation
- The authority level for provision of information to patients
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Plan, prepare and perform nerve conduction studies obtaining recordings from the upper and lower limbs in adult and/or paediatric patients referred for investigation of disorders of the peripheral nervous system, eg carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, etc |
| # 2 | Outcome Assist in electromyography (EMG) studies and identify the electropotentials associated with electromyography |
| # 3 | Outcome Plan, prepare and perform evoked potential studies (visual, auditory and somatosensory) and measure visual acuity and hearing and sensory threshold |