Competency information
Details
Gain informed consent for blood glucose testing and non-invasive breath testing under supervision.
Considerations
- The importance of explaining the procedure for each investigation to the patient and gaining informed consent.
- The relevant procedures and requirements for patient conformance.
- Clinical indications for and contraindications to non-invasive breath tests.
- Principles, guidance and law with respect to informed consent.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Plan and perform non-invasive breath tests under direct supervision (hydrogen, methane – if there is a methane analyser available – and urea breath testing) and explain the post-investigation process to the patient. |
| # 2 | Outcome Plan, perform and interpret the results of blood glucose monitoring in adult patients. |