2021 Curriculum learning syllabus: stage 1

Published: 04/02/2021

Pain

Stage learning outcomes

  • Recognises, assesses and treats acute pain independently
  • Differentiates between acute and chronic pain

Key capabilities A to C

A

Can recognise, examine, assess and manage acute pain in the surgical and non-surgical patient

B

Is able to safely and appropriately prescribe medication for pain management

C

Demonstrates effective communication skills regarding pain management with patients, relatives and carers

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs throughout stage of training across range of surgical specialties including acute pain rounds
  • safe and appropriate prescribing of medication for pain management in the perioperative period.

Suggested supervision level

  • 2b - supervisor within hospital for queries, able to provide prompt direction/assistance

Cross links with other domains and capabilities

  • Professional Behaviours and Communication

Key capabilities D & E

D

Demonstrates the basic assessment and management of acute on chronic and chronic pain in adults

E

Describes the concept of biopsychosocial multi-disciplinary pain management

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs throughout stage of training across range of surgical specialties including acute pain rounds
  • personal activities such as teaching sessions, e-learning, attending pain clinic.

Suggested supervision level

  • 2a - supervisor in theatre suite, available to guide aspects of activity through monitoring at regular intervals.

Cross links with other domains and capabilities

  • Professional Behaviours and Communication

Key capability F

F

Describes the special circumstances in assessing and managing perioperative pain in specific patient groups including children, pregnancy and breast feeding, the elderly and frail, those with learning and communication difficulties, autism, dementia, renal and hepatic impairment and substance abuse

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs throughout stage of training across range of surgical specialties including those from obstetrics and paediatrics
  • EPAs 3 and 4.

Suggested supervision level

  • not applicable.

Cross links with other domains and capabilities

  • General Anaesthesia
  • Intensive Care

Key capability G

G

Demonstrates the safe use of equipment used in pain management

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs throughout stage of training across range of surgical specialties eg setting up PCA pump
  • EPA 3.

Suggested supervision level

  • 3 - supervisor on call from home for queries able to provide directions via phone or non-immediate attendance.

Cross links with other domains and capabilities

  • Safety and Quality Improvement
  • General Anaesthesia