Observed competencies

Grading

Insufficient

Needs

Improvement

Sufficient

Excellent

A

Discovers the reason for the patient attendance

1

Encourages the patient’s contribution

2

Responds to cues

3

Places complaints in appropriate psychological context

4

Explores patient’s health understanding

B

Defines the clinical problem

5

Includes or excludes likely relevant significant condition

6

Conducts appropriate physical or mental state examination

7

Makes an appropriate working diagnosis

C

Explains the problem in appropriate language

8

Explains the problem in appropriate language

D

Addresses the patient’s problem

9

Seeks to confirm the patient's understanding

10

Provides an appropriate management plan

11

Involves patient in management decisions

E

Makes effective use of the consultation

12

Makes effective use of resources

13

Specifies conditions and interval for follow up

Overall assessment

Feedback and recommendations for further development