Physician Skillsets

[dr_2020]

Dear All,

 

Would you agree / disagree with the list of skill sets below that would be expected of a physician. Would you add any to this list?

 

 

• communication and people skills to relate well to patients and colleagues

• knowledge of medicines and treatments and the effect these have on patients

• an awareness and understanding of other cultures and their attitudes to medical treatment

• knowledge of anatomy and how the human body works

• knowledge of different diseases and illnesses

• knowledge of how to access community organisations and support services

• knowledge of medical ethics and law

• analytical and interpreting skills

• decision-making and problem-solving skills

• organisational and time management skills

• report writing skills

• diagnostic skills

• up-to-date knowledge of new research, treatments and practises.

[HaliEngineer]

Sense of humor

[crackers]

awareness of self

awareness of others

awareness of personal and physical limits

[JewelLeigh]

awareness of self

awareness of others

awareness of personal and physical limits

In line this with one....ability to say "I don't know." Most medical schools include this type of thing in assessments throughout clinical rotations - usually as "student's ability to self-assess."

[Vitum Medicinus]

Sense of humor

 

I wish this was mandatory.

 

... though if it was, it should read, "sense of humour that isn't creepy or weird"

 

On a more serious note, you might find this interesting:

 

http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/COFM_Abilities_Sept03.pdf

 

The medical schools in Ontario came up with a list of Essential Skills and Abilities to practise medicine. On one hand, it will help you with your list; on the other hand, be sure to take it for what it is - a cover-our-ass type of document so that they can't be sued (as easily) for discrimination if they don't admit a student who is, say, handicapped and therefore does not possess the listed skills.