What determines competence within a general practice consultation? Assessment of consultation skills using simulated surgeries.
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Abstract
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.