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 pathophysiology of the upper gastrointestinal system and 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 investigation.
- The authority level for provision of information to patients.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Perform safe intubation of the upper gastrointestinal tract in a range of patients presenting with dysphagia, chest pain, typical and atypical gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms, exacerbation of chest conditions (asthma, cystic fibrosis), and conditions including achalasia, Barrett’s oesophagus, scleroderma, non-cardiac chest pain, rumination, laryngopharyngeal reflux, Schatzki’s ring, oesophageal webs. |
| # 2 | Outcome Perform oesphogeal manometry (gaining experience of a range of water- based and solid state systems, including high-resolution manometry) in a range of patients presenting with conditions including achalasia, Barrett’s oesophagus, scleroderma, non-cardiac chest pain, Schatzki’s ring, oesophageal webs. |
| # 3 | Outcome Perform single and dual channel pH and combined pH and impedance monitoring in a range of adult patients presenting with a range of conditions, including gastro-oesophageal reflux, duodenogastric reflux, rumination and laryngopharyngeal reflux. |