PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR THE
MRCGP VIDEO:
1. the doctor is seen to encourage the
patient’s contribution at appropriate points
2.
the doctor is seen to respond to cues
3.
the doctor elicits sufficient details to place the complaints in a
social and psychological context
4.
the doctor takes the patient’s health understanding into account *
5.
the doctor obtains sufficient information for no serious condition
to be missed
6.
the physical examination chosen is likely to confirm or disprove the
doctor’s hypothesis, or is designed to address the patient’s concern
7.
the doctor appears to make a clinically appropriate working
diagnosis
8.
the doctor explains the diagnosis, management and effects of
treatment
9.
the content of what the doctor says and the language used is
appropriate to the patient’s needs
10.
the doctor explains using some, or all of the patient’s beliefs *
11.
the doctor is seen to make an effort to confirm the patient’s
understanding *
12.
the management plan is appropriate for the working diagnosis,
reflecting a good understanding of modern, accepted medical practice
13.
the doctor share management options with the patient
14.
the doctor prescribes appropriately
15.
the doctor establishes an effective rapport with the patient
* merit criterion
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