Clinical skills in junior medical officers: a comparison of self‐reported confidence and observed competence

Barnsley, Les; M. Lyon, Patricia; J Ralston, Susan; Hibbert, Emily; Cunningham, Ilona; C Gordon, Fiona; J. Field, Michael

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2923.2004.01773.x

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Clinical skills in junior medical officers: a comparison of self‐reported confidence and observed competence

Published in Medical Education • Jan 30, 2004

Authors:

Les Barnsley

Patricia M. Lyon

Susan J Ralston

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The intern year is a key time for the acquisition of clinical skills, both procedural and cognitive. We have previously described self-reported confidence and experience for a number of clinical skills, finding high levels of confidence among Australian junior doctors. This has never bee...

Subject

Competence (human resources)

Confidence interval

Psychology

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