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| | Mean score* |
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| Knowledge and understanding: | |
| Knowledge base is sufficient for my role | 4.1 |
| Understanding of the pathophysiology of common conditions I encounter | 4.1 |
| Understanding of disease processes | 4.3 |
| Understanding of biological sciences | 4.0 |
| Knowledge relevant to patient assessment | 4.8 |
| Application of knowledge: | |
| Confidence in carrying out technical procedures | 4.3 |
| Understanding of the information from diagnostic tests | 4.2 |
| I order diagnostic tests appropriately for my patients | 3.8 |
| I can interpret diagnostic information | 3.9 |
| I use data from diagnostic tests to plan patient care | 4.0 |
| My clinical skills would improve by undertaking postgraduate education | 4.5 |
| Critical thinking: | |
| I have a comprehensive view of my clients/patients | 4.5 |
| I have strong analytical skills | 4.2 |
| I tend to question my own patient care | 4.0 |
| I tend to question the patient care of others | 3.9 |
| I am skilled in evaluating research | 3.9 |
| I consider the evidence behind practice frequently | 3.4 |
| My clinical decision making skills are obvious to me | 4.0 |
| I am able to implement change in a clinical context | 4.0 |
| Impact on patient care: | |
| I believe my education has positively impacted on patient outcomes | 3.8 |
| I am better able to explain to patients about their care | 4.2 |
| I am more confident talking to patients and families about their care | 4.1 |
| I pick up on my patients’ problems sooner | 4.1 |
| I am better at evaluating underlying causes for patient problems | 4.2 |
| **I have not had the opportunity to apply what I have learnt in postgraduate study in my workplace | 4.1 |
| Communication and sharing knowledge in the workplace: | |
| I am confident in communicating with medical staff | 2.0 |
| I am requested often to fulfil a teaching role | 4.5 |
| I teach junior staff effectively | 3.8 |
| I am confident speaking at team meetings | 3.8 |
| I am confident discussing research with colleagues | 3.7 |
| I am comfortable having others observe my clinical skills | 3.7 |
| I am likely to share my knowledge with other colleagues in my workplace | 4.1 |
| Other staff members come to me for advice | 4.5 |
| Workplace activities: | |
| My patient notes are focussed and informative | 3.9 |
| I am confident in coping with emergency situations | 4.2 |
| I am innovative in my practice | 4.5 |
| **My colleagues feel threatened due to my qualifications | 3.9 |
| I am respected in the workplace | 2.1 |
| I am confident advocating for patients | 4.0 |
| Professional development: | |
| I am keen to further my study | 4.6 |
| Further study would have a positive impact on my career | 4.0 |
| Further study would extend my career options | 4.5 |
| Further study would increase my eligibility for promotion | 3.9 |
| Further study would increase satisfaction with my work | 3.7 |
| Further study would increase my clinical responsibility | 4.2 |
| My qualifications are valued in my workplace | 4.5 |
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