How to assess doctors and health professionals

• Other Authors: Davis, Mike, 1947-
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex : BMJ Books, Wiley Blackwell ; 2013.
• Subjects: Medical education > Standards.; Educational tests and measurements.; Clinical competence.; Professional education.; Education, Medical > standards.; Educational Measurement > methods.; Clinical Competence > standards.; Education, Professional > standards.; MEDICAL > Education & Training.; Electronic books.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9781118523476; 1118523474; 9781118523445; 111852344X; 9781118523452; 1118523458; 9781118523469; 1118523466
• DOI: 10.1002/9781118523469

This important book offers an introduction to the theory and the varying types of assessment for health care professionals. The book includes information on such topics as Where have work based assessments come from?; Why do we have different parts to the same exam like MCQs and OSCEs?; How do colleges decide who has passed or not?; Why can people pick their own assessors for their MSF?; The role of formative assessment Portfolios and their value. The book avoids jargon, is clear and succinct, and gives the pros and cons of the different assessment processes.