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AKT overview

The Applied Knowledge Test is a MCQ summative assessment of the knowledge base that underpins independent general practice

 

AKT sample paper

Have a look at 50 example questions

 

AKT examiners' feedback 2008

See where others went wrong and identify possible areas which will feature in next year's AKT

 

Clinical Skills Assessment - Tips 2008

Find out how to pass - a Registrar's Tips

 

CSA Information For Candidates RCGP 2008

 

 

Clinical Skills Assessment - Failure

The RCGP feedback on causes of CSA failure

 

 

PSQs - what are they, how many and what do you do with them?

The Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ) provides feedback to GPStRs by providing a measure of the patient’s opinion of the doctor’s relationship and empathy during a consultation.  The evidence provided is useful in helping trainer and GPStR to address needs and facilitate educational development during the training period.

 

The PSQ domains

The e-portfolio view of what the PSQ assesses

 

How do the admin team upload PSQs?

 

Multi-Source Feedback

The Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) tool provides a sample of attitudes and opinions of colleagues on the clinical performance and professional behaviour of the GPStR.

 

Multi-Source Feedback- getting a ticket number and how the respondents upload their feedback.

Step by step guidelines on how to get a ticket number and how your colleagues completing the MSF questionnaire upload their feedback.

 

Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPs)

Direct Observation of Procedural Skills is designed to provide feedback on procedural skills essential to the provision of good clinical care. There are eight mandatory procedures to be covered prior to completion of training.

 

DOPs, mini-CEX etc entries by someone who is not your clinical supervisor

A simple guide for GPs, hospital middle grades or nursing staff who are not your normal assessors as to how they can make e-portfolio entries to confirm demonstrated competencies or perform and complete nMRCGP assessments e.g. DOPS or mini-CEX.