CAM101 Case Tasks Week 2

Instructions to students:

Students have been allocated to one of the tasks listed A and B on MyLO.

Prepare a BRIEF (5 minute) summary to present to the rest of your CBL group. There will

be no electronic audio-visual aids, but you are encouraged to use the whiteboard or bring

along aids e.g. handouts to illustrate your presentation. The rest of the group including the

tutor will ask questions and provide input and feedback at the end of the presentation.

Time limits for presentations will be strictly adhered to so that all students have an equal

opportunity to present.

The first two (2) presentations you do will be of a formative nature, allowing you to receive

feedback on your performance. The second two (2) presentations (in weeks 8-12) will be

summative and must be passed in order to pass CAM101 (see Unit Outline).

The CBL tutor will mark the presentation pass/fail (see assessment criteria sheet) and

provide feedback. Each student will receive an individual assessment. If a presentation is

deemed not to be a pass, the student(s) will be asked to represent in a subsequent week.

Please note: When three students are involved in a task presentation (instead of two),

the tutors will expect a greater depth of understanding of the topic to be displayed in

the presentation. An extra 5 minutes will be allowed if three students are presenting.

Task A. Teamwork in action a) Briefly outline for the group some of the features of an effective team including common goal, good communication, shared decision making and clear delineation of roles. Include in the discussion some practical examples of how this is demonstrated in the care of Anne after her injury. b) As a practical example of team building in action briefly describe and then get the whole group involved in a simple team building activity. Ensure it is something that is appropriate for the space that you are working in and that everyone will feel comfortable doing/being involved in.

Task B. Ethics In your professional life, ethical issues will form part of your everyday experience. Before you learn more specifically about medical ethics, it is useful to reflect on your values. The following is an excerpt from a learning module for general practice registrars at General Practice Training Tasmania:

(Ref: Wellard R, Newell C, Meumann F, Cooling N Professional Attributes and Ethical Behaviour, a GPTT Learning Module General Practice Training Tasmania ) If you had been a member of another climbing group at the site on the day of Annes fall you would have various possible options when choosing how you respond to Annes accident. For example: Go and have a look, but stand back because it is not your problem and someone else will sort it out. You really wouldnt know how to help anyway and might do the wrong thing. OR Get involved and start administering first aid; because you are a medical student and your friends

expect you to know about these things and to do the right thing. TASK: Lead a discussion about how personal values may impact on a persons decision to get involved and render assistance in a situation like this. Some values you might like to consider are:

Getting along with others

Respect of peers

Achievement/Ambition

Excitement/adventurousness

Leisure time

Financial rewards

Contributing to society/community

Pleasing others

Accomplishing personal goals

Adhering to a religious belief system

Responsibility/accountability

Leadership

Ethical practice

In addressing this task it may be worthwhile considering Good Samaritan legislation which

is in place in all Australian states and territories. This legislation has been enacted to provide

some protection for individuals rendering first aid in an emergency situation against civil

litigation for any possible adverse outcome. There are slight variations between states and

territories but generally the legislation protects the Good Samaritan (including those who

are recognized health care professionals) providing they are acting voluntarily (without any

expectation of payment) and in good faith according to their level of abilities/training.

A good summary of Good Samaritan legislation in Australia can be found at:

http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=AH070478.pdf

http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=AH070478.pdf