1,2 the patient in a way that The rights of the patient with regard to Evidence from DOPS on respects their dignity, rights, consent for treatment and confidentiality performing spirometry privacy and confidentiality when of consultation and medical records. undertaking spirometry and Key factors influencing dignity, rights, Accompanied by evidence oxygen saturation measurement. privacy and confidentiality, including age, from Questioning (written / gender, culture and beliefs. verbal) Correct position of the patient ensuring comfort, cooperation and optimal Annotated Spirometry report investigation results. and appropriately censored The impact of incorrect positioning or printout of recording non-cooperation on investigation results. 1 Make height, weight and other Importance of accurate measurement of appropriate measurements in height and weight. accordance with standardised Measurements that may be required pre procedures, adapting them where investigation, such as height and weight. necessary, for patients referred for spirometry and oxygen saturation measurement. KEY LEARNING COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE OUTCOMES 1 Perform spirometry as part of a Standard operating procedures (SOPs). Evidence from DOPS on routine investigation. performing spirometry
1,2 the patient in a way that respects their dignity, rights, privacy and confidentiality when undertaking spirometry and oxygen saturation 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 non-cooperation on investigation results. Evidence from DOPS on performing spirometry Accompanied by evidence from Questioning (written / verbal) Annotated Spirometry report and appropriately censored printout of recording 1 Make height, weight and other appropriate measurements in accordance with standardised procedures, adapting them where necessary, for patients referred for spirometry and oxygen saturation measurement. Importance of accurate measurement of height and weight. Measurements that may be required pre investigation, such as height and weight. KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE 1 Perform spirometry as part of a routine investigation. Standard operating procedures (SOPs). Evidence from DOPS on performing spirometry
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