UBC Postgraduate Program in Cardiology
Goals and Objectives, Consultative
Cardiology
July 1, 2013
Roles
Medical
Expert/
Clinical
Decision
Maker
Objectives
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Learn to prioritize multiple
requests for consultations
while on the Cardiology
Consultation Service.
Learn to elicit a concise and
accurate history from a patient
who has been referred to the
Cardiology Consultation
Service.
Understand the role that the
patient’s cardiac diagnosis
has in the context of their
other medical issues.
Learn to perform an accurate
and complete cardiovascular
examination on patients
referred to the Cardiology
Consultation Service.
To be able to request
appropriate investigations on
patients referred to the
Cardiology Consultation
Service and to be able to
interpret the results of the
tests performed.
To be able to formulate a
problem list for patients seen
on the Cardiology
Consultation Service.
To be able to develop a
management plan for patients
seen on the Cardiology
Consultation Service.
To accurately assess cardiac
risk for non-cardiac surgery
for patients referred for
preoperative assessment.
To learn strategies that may
reduce peri-operative risk for
cardiac patients undergoing
non-cardiac procedures.
Strategies
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Read appropriate reference
sources including textbooks,
journals and on-line resources.
Respond to requests for
cardiac consultations from any
of the Hospital Units including
(when appropriate) the
Emergency Department.
Review cases seen on the
Cardiology Consultation
Service with Attending
Cardiologist assigned to the
Service.
Present interesting case/s seen
while on the Cardiology
Consultation Service at
Cardiology Rounds or
Cardiology Case Rounds.
UBC Postgraduate Program in Cardiology
Goals and Objectives, Consultative
Cardiology
July 1, 2013
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Communicator
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Collaborator
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Manager
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To provide or arrange
appropriate follow up for
patients assessed on the
Cardiology Consultation
Service.
Learn to record an accurate
and concise consultation note,
which answers the question/s
posed by the referring Health
Care Professional.
Recognize when it is
necessary to provide a verbal
as well as a written response
to a consultation.
Learn to keep the Consulting
Service informed regarding
the diagnosis and
management of the cardiac
component of the patient’s
clinical problems.
Be able to discuss the
patient’s cardiac diagnosis
with the patient and their
family, in the context of the
role of Consultant.
Learn to work closely with
other members of the Team
(Attending Staff and Junior
Housestaff).
Learn to work closely and
cooperatively with the nursing
staff and other members of
the Health Care Team.
Learn to prioritize multiple
requests for consultations
while on the Cardiology
Consultation Service.
Understand the cost
effectiveness of the various
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Inform the patient seen in
consultation regarding the role
of the Cardiology Consultant.
Answer any questions posed
by the patient or family
regarding the cardiac
component of the patient’s
illness.
Write an assessment into the
patient’s Hospital Chart
answering the question posed
by the consultation.
Speak directly to Consulting
Service when appropriate
regarding Cardiology’s
assessment of the patient seen
in consultation.
Maintain documentation in the
patient’s Hospital Chart of the
cardiac follow-up provided as
part of the consultation process
including a note concluding
Cardiology’s participation.
Respect the roles of all
members of the Health Care
Team.
Seek consultation from other
members of the Health Care
Team when appropriate.
Be efficient and effective in the
investigation and management
of patients seen on the
Cardiology Consultation
Service.
UBC Postgraduate Program in Cardiology
Goals and Objectives, Consultative
Cardiology
July 1, 2013
Health
Advocate
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Scholar
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Professional
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management strategies used
in the management of patients
seen on the Cardiology
Consultation Service.
Learn strategies to effectively
educate patients and their
families regarding the pathophysiology of the patient’s
illness and the importance of
compliance and the potential
for future risk.
Learn strategies to educate
patients and their families
regarding healthy cardiac
behaviors.
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Enhance knowledge base
regarding a variety of cardiac
conditions.
Develop a strategy for
literature review/search for a
wide variety of cardiac
conditions.
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To deliver care of the highest
quality with integrity, honesty
and compassion.
To learn the ethical, legal and
professional obligations in the
context of an inpatient
Cardiology Service.
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Initiate discussion or be
available for patients and their
families to discuss the patient’s
illness with regards to
pathophysiology and the
importance of compliance to
the prescribed regimen.
Initiate or be available to
discuss with patients and their
families regarding healthy
cardiac behaviors as
appropriate.
Establish and maintain
reference resources including
textbooks, journals and internet
(e.g. Medline).
Establish and adhere to a study
program as it relates to the
care of a variety of cardiac
conditions.
Maintain professional
relationships with all members
of the Health Care team.
When appropriate seek advice
and assistance.
Present and discuss case/s at
Cardiology Rounds with a
focus on the legal or ethical
aspects of the Case.