scholarly journals It takes two to tango

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernard R Moss ◽  
Sheila Moss
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Simulated Patients ◽  
Skills Assessment ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Clinical Skills Assessment ◽  
Exam Preparation

This article explores ways in which simulated patients (SPs) can help with preparation for the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) of the MRCGP exam by sharpening up communication skills, keeping patients safe and making the most of the 10 minutes allotted. However, for this to work, candidates need to take the process seriously and appreciate the care and attention given by SPs to enhance learning and understanding in exam preparation. The article concludes with some useful hints and tips to improve performance in the CSA.

scholarly journals Clinical skills assessment in health professional educationdoi: 10.20513/2447-6595.2016v56n2p6-7

2016 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Raquel Autran Coelho ◽  
Arnaldo Aires Peixoto Júnior
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Clinical Competence ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Skills Assessment ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
Clinical Skills Assessment ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Practicing Physicians

Students assessment is useful for evaluating curriculum, guiding learning and giving awareness for tutors and students about the ability to change. Most practicing physicians are involved in assessing clinical competence of trainees, peers, and other health professionals. Ideally, the assessment of competences (what the student is able to do) should provide insight into actual performance, as well as generate new knowledge and improve performance.

scholarly journals Teaching Medical Students How to Ask Older Adults What Matters Using Simulated Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 582-582
Author(s):  
Laurin Mack ◽  
Jamie Cvengros ◽  
Erin Emery-Tiburcio
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Simulated Patients ◽  
Clinical Skills Assessment ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
Skills Lab ◽  
What Matters

Abstract It is vital the workforce is prepared to meet the medical needs of our aging population. Asking older adults What Matters is an important aspect of excellence in clinical care. During a small group session in a two-year communication skills course, second year medical students (N=149) at Rush were taught how to ask What Matters as part of the 4Ms. Students then completed a video recorded Communication Skills Lab with a simulated older adult patient as they practiced how to discuss What Matters. Students then met with their instructors in individual feedback sessions to review the video and discuss strengths and areas for improvement in communicating with older adults. Students then completed a Clinical Skills Assessment for formal testing of their communication skills with older adults. Outcomes of the summative assessment will be presented and recommendations for integrating 4Ms into existing medical school and allied health curriculum will be discussed.

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