Summary of Assessment
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Overall rating *
Based on your observation of this procedure, rate the overall ability to perform the procedure
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Unable to perform the procedure
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☐
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Able to perform the procedure under direct supervision/assistance
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☐
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Able to perform the procedure with limited supervision/assistance
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☒
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Competent to perform the procedure unsupervised and deal with complications
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☐
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What aspects were done well? *
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- Able to perform the necessary steps for the normal examination of a patient attending for a chronic disease review and is now competent and confident to perform these independently.
- Performing well with the stethoscope when auscultating on both the front and back of the chest. Understands normal breath sounds and can identify additional sounds (e.g. wheezing, fine crackles, and course crackles, etc.).
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Suggested areas for development *
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- Could perhaps ask patients to take deeper breaths at times, as some patients need clearer instruction and COPD patients can be quiet.
- Over time we can build in concepts and techniques of how to perform a more in-depth examination (e.g. more in-depth palpation, percussion, etc.), and identification of less common additional sounds.
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Agreed action(s)
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- Organise experiential learning in area with acutely unwell adults.
- Practice, and develop, palpation and percussion.
- Take opportunities to listen to and identify additional noises such as rubs.
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Learner’s reflection
Describe what you have learned. How will it change your practice in the future?
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I have really gained confidence on chest auscultation and I can see the significant progress that I’ve made. This skill is already helping me make better clinical decisions and I am able to deliver care more autonomously. I’m looking forward to the next stage of learning but understand the assessment/examination of acutely unwell adults will potentially be harder and more ‘high risk’. Despite this challenge, I am looking forward to progressing into this space. My supportive mentor is vital to this, and I really value their feedback.
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