Manufacturer’s and local protocols for equipment used. 1,2 Evaluate the technical quality How to identify recordings/measurements that are of the ECG recording and sub-standard. pressure measurements. When and how to refer to senior colleagues. KEY COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE LEARNING OUTCOMES 1,2 Treat the patient in a way that The rights of the patient with regard to consent for Evidence from DOPS on respects their dignity, rights, treatment and confidentiality of consultation and performing an ECG privacy and confidentiality medical records. while undertaking routine Key factors influencing dignity, rights, privacy and Accompanied by evidence electrocardiography and confidentiality, including age, gender, culture and from Questioning (written / office blood pressure beliefs. verbal) measurement. Correct position of the patient ensuring comfort, cooperation and optimal investigation results. Annotated ECG report and The impact of incorrect positioning or appropriately censored printout on investigation results. of recording 1 Perform, under direct The importance of introducing yourself and your supervision, a routine role as a student healthcare science practitioner as electrocardiogram in part of the process of introduction and consent. accordance with local health How a trained member of staff explains the and safety regulations. procedure to the patient and gains informed consent. Standard operating procedure (SOP). The importance of explaining the procedure for each investigation to the patient and gaining informed consent.
Manufacturer’s and local protocols for equipment used. 1,2 Evaluate the technical quality of the ECG recording and pressure measurements. How to identify recordings/measurements that are sub-standard. When and how to refer to senior colleagues. KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE 1,2 Treat the patient in a way that respects their dignity, rights, privacy and confidentiality while undertaking routine electrocardiography and office blood pressure measurement. The rights of the patient with regard to consent for treatment and confidentiality of consultation and medical records. Key factors influencing dignity, rights, privacy and confidentiality, including age, gender, culture and beliefs. Correct position of the patient ensuring comfort, cooperation and optimal investigation results. The impact of incorrect positioning or on investigation results. Evidence from DOPS on performing an ECG Accompanied by evidence from Questioning (written / verbal) Annotated ECG report and appropriately censored printout of recording 1 Perform, under direct supervision, a routine electrocardiogram in accordance with local health and safety regulations. The importance of introducing yourself and your role as a student healthcare science practitioner as part of the process of introduction and consent. How a trained member of staff explains the procedure to the patient and gains informed consent. Standard operating procedure (SOP). The importance of explaining the procedure for each investigation to the patient and gaining informed consent.
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