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Consultation skills in radiology: a qualitative study
J N Dacher1, B Charlin, D Bergeron
1Service de radio-pédiatrie, Hôpital Charles Nicolle, Rouen, France.
Summary
This study defines essential consultation skills for radiology residents. Identifying these competencies will improve training and assessment for better patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology
- Communication Skills
Background:
- Radiology consultation is crucial but training in consultation skills is lacking.
- There's a need to define expected competencies for radiology trainees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and specify consultation skills for radiology residents by the end of their training.
- To improve the teaching and assessment of radiology trainees' consultation abilities.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using three successive focus groups.
- Involved radiology professors, residents, and referring physicians.
- Explored required competencies through spontaneous identification, list reaction, and clinical problem scenarios.
Main Results:
- Identified consultation skills organized into observable skills and standards of practice.
- Observable skills include 5 problem-setting and 6 results-management skills.
- Standards of practice encompass 7 qualities and attitudes.
Conclusions:
- Consensus on specific abilities and competencies facilitates skill development.
- Enables objective, structured clinical examinations for evaluating radiology trainees.
- A defined framework supports improved radiology consultation training.