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Informed Consent and Basic Patient Communication for Students Performing Cardiac Sonography

Contributed on January 23, 2025, last reviewed and/or updated on January 23, 2025.

English

Author(s)

Jacqueline Wheatley, DMS, RDCS, FASE (she/her), Mohawk College

Babitha Thampinathan, CRCS, RDCS, FASE (she/her), Mohawk College

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In this simulation, learners will assess verbal and non-verbal aspects of patient communication throughout the patient intake, procedure explanation, medical history interview, and during the cardiac ultrasound exam. This simulation is intended to guide future sonographers in effective communication to ensure patients are informed and therefore better positioned to provide consent for the cardiac ultrasound procedure. 

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this simulation, you will be able to:

  1. Assess effective verbal and non-verbal patient communication, including active listening, during informed consent and patient history interview.

  1. Identify poor sonographer communication with the patient, including verbal and non-verbal elements.

  1. Adapt communication appropriately during a cardiac ultrasound to address patient concerns and manage difficult conversations regarding the patient’s health or the procedure itself.

  1. Practice self-reflection on communication practices and identify any areas for improvement.

Simulation Modality:

Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Keywords:

333, Affinity Learning

Citation:

Wheatley J, Thampinathan B. Informed Consent and Basic Patient Communication for Students Performing Cardiac Sonography. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2025. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/informed-consent-and-basic-patient-communication-for-students-performing-cardiac-sonography/.

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Target Learners

Interprofessional:

No

Profession:

Sonography

Levels:

Undergraduate / post-secondary

Fields / Disciplines:

Communication
Radiology & diagnostic imaging
Sonography
Ultrasound

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