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Patients' assessment of trainee general practitioners
1Department of Social Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK.
Medical Education
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Most patients are comfortable with participating in the assessment of general practitioners (GPs). Their preferences regarding GP training and assessment methods should be considered by healthcare providers.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- General Practice
- Patient Experience
Background:
- Assessing trainee and qualified general practitioners (GPs) is crucial for maintaining healthcare standards.
- Understanding patient perspectives on their involvement in GP assessment is vital for effective training programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patient attitudes towards their involvement in the assessment of general practitioners (GPs).
- To identify patient preferences for current methods used in GP training and assessment.
Main Methods:
- A closed-question questionnaire was administered to 300 patients randomly selected from waiting areas.
- The study included patients from three general practice training practices and one non-training practice in West Scotland.
- 266 patients completed the questionnaire, providing data on their views.
Main Results:
- A significant majority of respondents (208 out of 266) expressed comfort with participating in GP assessment.
- Patients demonstrated clear views and preferences regarding their involvement in the training and assessment process.
Conclusions:
- Patient attitudes indicate a willingness to be involved in general practitioner (GP) assessment.
- Healthcare organizations should acknowledge and incorporate patient preferences into GP training and assessment strategies.