Common competencies assessed | Values/ethics – appreciation of professional, legal and societal values to guide practice. Professional responsibilities – appreciation and manifesting these responsibilities. Doctor–patient relationships- appreciation of the guiding principles, expectations and ability to nurture these relationships. Interprofessional team working. Ethical and legal responsibilities. Continuous learning and quality improvement.
|
Specific competencies | Active listening. Clear explanations. Empathetic communication. History taking. Breaking bad news. Conflict management. Shared decision making. Written communication.
| Professionalism. Respect. Privacy. Identifying key ethical issues. Balancing competing ethical responsibilities. Consent.
| 1. Interpersonal communication. |
Reflection | Content. Context. Depth. Authenticity. Developmental areas. Dilemma and doubts.
|
Assessment (formative/summative/mixed) | MCQ Essays OSCE Mini-CEX Case presentations Case based discussion Simulated patient assessment Work-based assessment Team-based assessment Peer evaluation Self-evaluation Faculty evaluations Feedback Reflections Letters of commendations Learning and or improvement plans Curriculum vitae Logbook review/interview |