Journal of General Practice

Birgitte Schoenmakers

Publications

• Research Article
  Using a Yellow Card in the Objective Structured Clinical Exam: Does it Add to the Identification of Problem Postgraduate Trainees in General Practice: An Exploratory Study to Identify High Risk Trainees
  Author(s): Birgitte Schoenmakers and Lynn RyssaertBirgitte Schoenmakers and Lynn Ryssaert
  
  Background: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination was designed 30 years ago by Harden ea. It is used to assess various components of medical competence. The OSCE is considered as a reliable and objective tool to evaluate clinical competences in standardized patient encounters. Although, reliability, validity and reproducibility an OSCE remain subject of debate. These days the question arises if a compensatory or an additional rating is advisable for the final pass-fail decision. Aim: The aim of the study is to add to the identification of high risk postgraduate trainees in general practice by means of ‘a yellow card system’ (red flagging). Method: During 8 OSCE-sessions, including 354 GP-trainees, observers were asked to deal a yellow card in case of ‘alarming performance’. These acts were defined as dramatic or dangerous shortcomings on three levels: t.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9126.1000134

  Abstract PDF