Clinical Competence - Statistics & numerical data
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Automatic failure in gynecologic cytology proficiency testing. Results from the College of American Pathologists proficiency testing program.

30 Oct 2009 CONTEXT: Automatic failure in gynecologic cytology proficiency testing occurs when a high-grade lesion or carcinoma (HSIL+, Category D) is misinterpreted as negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy (Category B). OBJECTIVES:To document the ... Read more...

A prospective study of the longitudinal effects of an embedded specialty curriculum on physical examination skills using an ophthalmology model.

30 Oct 2009 PURPOSE: To prospectively evaluate effects of a longitudinal specialty curriculum on acquisition and retention of ophthalmic screening examination skills in a single class across three years of medical school (2004-2007). METHOD: Immediately after ... Read more...

The unintended consequences of portfolios in graduate medical education.

30 Oct 2009 Portfolios have emerged in graduate medical education despite lack of consensus on their definition, purpose, or usefulness. Portfolios can be used as a tool for residents to record their accomplishments, reflect on their experiences, and gain ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Clinical Competence - Statistics & numerical data'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Automatic failure in gynecologic cytology proficiency testing. Results from the College of American Pathologists proficiency testing program. 30 Oct 2009
• A prospective study of the longitudinal effects of an embedded specialty curriculum on physical examination skills using an ophthalmology model. 30 Oct 2009
• The unintended consequences of portfolios in graduate medical education. 30 Oct 2009
• The attitude of Belgian social insurance physicians towards evidence-based practice and clinical practice guidelines. 7 Sep 2009
• Management decisions in nontraumatic complaints of arm, neck, and shoulder in general practice. 30 Aug 2009
• Resident laser in situ keratomileusis surgical training in United States residency programs. 30 Aug 2009
• Performance of herpes simplex challenges in proficiency testing: observations from the College of American Pathologists proficiency testing program. 30 Aug 2009
• Attitudes, norms and controls influencing lifestyle risk factor management in general practice. 24 Aug 2009
• Sirolimus-eluting stent treatment at high-volume centers confers lower mortality at 6-month follow-up: results from the prospective multicenter German Cypher Registry. Aug 2009
• [Experience and learning curve with transapical aortic valve implantation] 30 Jul 2009
• Orthopaedic training experience in the UK and Ireland: an analysis using the eLogbook. 30 Jul 2009
• Selected drake teachings: an affectionate look back and a look forward--the Charles G. Drake lecture: 2006. 30 Jul 2009
• Knowledge and practical performance gained by Iraqi residents after participation to a neonatal resuscitation program course. 30 Jul 2009
• Clinical diagnosis of depression in primary care: a meta-analysis. 25 Jul 2009
• [Anesthesiologist's aptitude for peri-operative detection and treatment of latex allergy] 29 Jun 2009
• Motivational enhancement therapy to increase resident physician engagement in substance abuse education. 29 Jun 2009
• The University of Missouri integrated residency: evaluating a 4-year curriculum. 29 Jun 2009
• Geographical distribution of surgical capabilities and disparities in the use of high-volume providers: the case of coronary artery bypass graft. 29 Jun 2009
• Anterior dynamic ultrasound of the infant hip: evaluation of investigator dependence. 29 Jun 2009
• Effect of hospital volume on in-hospital mortality for renal artery bypass. 22 Jun 2009

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Technical information about 'Clinical Competence'

Definition: The capability to perform acceptably those duties directly related to patient care.

Descriptor UI: D002983

Alternative terms: Clinical Competence; Competence, Clinical; Clinical Skill; Skills, Clinical; Clinical Skills; Skill, Clinical;

Allowable Qualifiers: economics; legislation & jurisprudence; standards; statistics & numerical data;

Tree Number: I02.399.630.210; N04.761.210;

History Note: 75

Technical Notes: competence in professional activities directly related to patient care: differentiate from PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE which refers to competence not necessarily related to patient care; DF: CLIN COMPETENCE