Patient Investigation PI11

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

TITLEMICROBIOLOGY

Code

PI11

Learning Outcome

 

  • Know the relevant investigations.
  • Know how and when (urgent vs routine) to request them.
  • Know how to take and transport a sample or tissue scrape, including use of optimal transport medium to isolate the causative organism.
  • Interpret, explain and act upon the results.

 

Assessment

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Assessor

Target Year of Achievement

Year 2

Related Learning Outcomes

Overview

  • Explain the benefits, risks and potential discomfort to the patient/carer.
  • Know the limitations and cost implication of each investigation.
  • Know the likely infective organisms and how they are best isolated and identified.

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