RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 What determines competence within a general practice consultation? Assessment of consultation skills using simulated surgeries.
JF British Journal of General Practice
JO Br J Gen Pract
FD British Journal of General Practice
SP 1259
OP 1262
VO 48
IS 430
A1 J Allen
A1 A Rashid
YR 1998
UL http://bjgp.org/content/48/430/1259.abstract
AB A method for assessing the consultation skills required in general practice using patient simulators within a simulated surgery has been developed in Leicester, aimed at registrars coming to the end of their three-year training programme. This paper addresses the issues of validity, describing the technique as it has evolved over the past three years, and paying particular attention to ways in which the consultation was made to feel 'real' for candidates. As well as testing clinical issues during consultations, simulated surgery incorporates the views of the patient into the assessment process. Feedback from registrars has been positive and the method presents an alternative to video-recording the consultation for the purpose of assessment.