Self-assessment of core clinical skills in medical graduates: medical interview, physician patient relationship and communication
Objective: To assess the perception of medical graduates in regards to their training in medical interview, physician-patient relationship and communication skills. Materials and Methods: Applicants to a 2005-residency post at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos participated in the study. T...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Country: | Perú |
| Institution: | Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos |
| Repository: | Revistas - Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos |
| Language: | Spanish |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe:article/1292 |
| Online Access: | https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/1292 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Interviews physician-patient relations education medical communication |
| Summary: | Objective: To assess the perception of medical graduates in regards to their training in medical interview, physician-patient relationship and communication skills. Materials and Methods: Applicants to a 2005-residency post at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos participated in the study. The questionnaire was designed adapting three instruments. Validity and reliability studies were carried out. Results: A total of 917 graduates completed the questionnaire, 59% were male; 56% between 25-29 years old; 85% responded to having had training in core clinical skill, but various deficiencies were identified: a) clinical method; b) psychosocial data gathering; c) patient´s comprehension examination; d) emotions management; e) non verbal communication. The time as limiting factor for adequate relationship/communication with the patient was identified in respondents´ comments. Conclusion: Several deficiencies in core clinical skills were identified and should be considered in educational intervention programs. |
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