Communication skills Aim of Prior to procedure seeks information about the patient’s language Candidate and assessor information Candidate Name Assessor Name Date of Assessment Assessor Position Patient information Age of patient Patient gender Setting Procedure Discipline Please record a rating for each component of the procedure observed on the scale 1(extremely poor) to 9 (extremely good). A score of 1-3 is considered below expected level, 4-6 at expected level and 7-9 above expected level, for the PGY1 standard. Support ratings of 1-3 with an explanation / example in the comments box. Please add other relevant comments about this doctor’s strengths and wekanesses that support your ratings and guide future learning. Candidate assessment components expected level At expected Above expected level Demonstrates understanding of indications, relevant anatomy, technique of procedure Obtains informed consent Demonstrates appropriate preparation Appropriate analgesia or safe sedation Technical ability Aseptic technique Seeks help where appropriate Not Post procedure management plan observed Communication skills Consideration for patient / professionalism Overall Performance Not yet Competent competent Assessor’s comments on the candidate’s performance Signature of Signature of Assessor: Candidate: Date: Date: direct observation of procedural skills skills, intellectual and physical capacity from patient’s clinical record notes and attending professional staff. Employs assistance of The direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS) is an assessment professional interpreter if required. Uses clear and unambiguous focusing on observing and assessing a candidate’s performance of language and checks patient understanding at regular intervals. a procedure. Consideration for patient / professionalism A DOPS assessment generally requires an assessor to observe the procedure and then provide feedback at the completion. The Demonstrates courtesy and consideration to the patient and any assessor rates the candidate’s performance on competent skills assisting staff; shows awareness of patient privacy needs; exposes related to the procedure observed, such as obtaining informed the patient in an appropriate manner for the procedure. consent, appropriate pre-procedure preparation, technical ability,
Candidate and assessor information Candidate Name Assessor Name Date of Assessment Assessor Position Patient information Age of patient Patient gender Setting Procedure Discipline Please record a rating for each component of the procedure observed on the scale 1(extremely poor) to 9 (extremely good). A score of 1-3 is considered below expected level, 4-6 at expected level and 7-9 above expected level, for the PGY1 standard. Support ratings of 1-3 with an explanation / example in the comments box. Please add other relevant comments about this doctor’s strengths and wekanesses that support your ratings and guide future learning. Candidate assessment components expected level At expected Above expected level Demonstrates understanding of indications, relevant anatomy, technique of procedure Obtains informed consent Demonstrates appropriate preparation Appropriate analgesia or safe sedation Technical ability Aseptic technique Seeks help where appropriate Post procedure management plan Not observed Communication skills Consideration for patient / professionalism Overall Performance Not yet competent Competent Assessor’s comments on the candidate’s performance Signature of Assessor: Signature of Candidate: Date: Date: Aim of direct observation of procedural skills The direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS) is an assessment focusing on observing and assessing a candidate’s performance of a procedure. A DOPS assessment generally requires an assessor to observe the procedure and then provide feedback at the completion. The assessor rates the candidate’s performance on competent skills related to the procedure observed, such as obtaining informed consent, appropriate pre-procedure preparation, technical ability, Communication skills Prior to procedure seeks information about the patient’s language skills, intellectual and physical capacity from patient’s clinical record notes and attending professional staff. Employs assistance of professional interpreter if required. Uses clear and unambiguous language and checks patient understanding at regular intervals. Consideration for patient / professionalism Demonstrates courtesy and consideration to the patient and any assisting staff; shows awareness of patient privacy needs; exposes the patient in an appropriate manner for the procedure.
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