[Assessments in medical training : What makes assessments interesting?]

The assessment represents an elementary medical task. The medical assessment is the basis of a legal decision and is initiated by the client if medical expertise is required to assess a situation. A medical assessment is a scientifically based conclusion made by a physician about a person's state of health or functional limitations or other medical circumstances. The reports must be scientifically sound, medically conclusive, understandable and comprehensible. The ability to do this is acquired as part of medical further training after obtaining a license to practice medicine. With a systematic approach to the preparation of reports, one's own treatment processes can be improved and lessons can be learnt from mistakes. Expert opinions in the context of further training are of enormous importance for further professional life.