Self-assessment of core clinical skills in medical graduates: medical interview, physician patient relationship and communication

• Autores: Sogi, Cecilia, Zavala, Salomón, Oliveros, Miguel, Salcedo, Carlos
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2006
• Institución: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
• Repositorio: Revistas - Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:ojs.csi.unmsm:article/1292
• Enlace del recurso: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/1292
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Interviews; physician-patient relations; education; medical; communication

Objective: To assess the perception of medical graduates in regards to their training in medical interview, physician-patient relationship and communication skills. Materials and Methods: Applicants to a 2005-residency post at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos participated in the study. The questionnaire was designed adapting three instruments. Validity and reliability studies were carried out. Results: A total of 917 graduates completed the questionnaire, 59% were male; 56% between 25-29 years old; 85% responded to having had training in core clinical skill, but various deficiencies were identified: a) clinical method; b) psychosocial data gathering; c) patient´s comprehension examination; d) emotions management; e) non verbal communication. The time as limiting factor for adequate relationship/communication with the patient was identified in respondents´ comments. Conclusion: Several deficiencies in core clinical skills were identified and should be considered in educational intervention programs.