Libro blanco de las ACES Pediátricas 2024

Libro Blanco de las ACES Pediátricas 2024 346 ❚ Final version 6 2017: Application form Paediatric Subspeciality UEMS Author: Dr. NG Hartwig on behalf of the ESPID educational committee 6 Physical examination: Clinical examination to recognise specific infectious conditions. Skills to observe complications and underlying conditions including anatomical abnormalities. Practical procedures: Procedures to perform microbiological diagnostics like venepuncture for blood culture, lumbar puncture, urethral catheterisation, fine needle aspiration and skin biopsies. Diagnostic procedures: An understanding of the routine and specialised application of diagnostic procedures An understanding of the speciality-related laboratory tests, including safety aspects. Interpretation of test results in specific situations. Clinical reasoning: Interpretation of clinical signs and symptoms in relation to infectious diseases and immunological disorders Interpretation of test results in relation to disease management. Therapy: Advise and applying antimicrobial therapy for infectious diseases Prudent use of antimicrobial therapy in relation to pathogen susceptibility and resistance issues (antibiotic stewardship). Advise and applying immunological treatments including immunoglobulins, monoclonal antibodies and/or cytokines Communication: Development of effective counselling and communication skills with children, young people and parents, including appropriate approach to distressed and bereaved parents To disclose “bad news”. To support staff, understand team dynamics and to respond to it. Technology: Not applicable Teaching: Be familiar with teaching and presentation methods. Experience in teaching should be provided during the specialist training. Science: Interpret scientific literature and determine value for patient care Be familiar with research methodologies. Personal skills: Develop leadership within the clinical team. Acquire an attitude of continuing professional development Gain insight into management roles within the unit/hospital Understand financial management skills