Direct Observation in an Outpatient Clinic: A New Easier Tool

Abstract Direct observation of residents is a key assessment tool for competency in (1) patient care, (2) professionalism, and (3) communication. Although several observation tools exist, most do not have known validity and reliability. In addition, the feasibility of many of those tools is limited...

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Main Authors: Rebecca Swan, Joseph Gigante
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of American Medical Colleges 2010-02-01
Series:MedEdPORTAL
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Online Access:http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.7901