Estimating clinical competence of general practitioner by DxR Clinician software

Abstract

Clinical competence was estimated for grades 2011—2013 general practitioners (GPs) trained by the DxR Clinician software. Clinical cases were solved on computer. And the abilities of diagnosis, thinking and handling were assessed. The average score of all GPs was 61.68±10.69. The average score of diagnostic ability was the highest at 71.82±15.47 (weighted score of 25.1). The average score of thinking ability was 62.36±10.40 (weighted score of 28.1). And the average score of handling ability was the least at 42.27±18.22(weighted score of 8.5). Significant differences in average scores existed between grades 2011 and 2013 (P<0.05). Significant differences in score of clinical thinking ability existed between grades 2011, 2012 and 2013 (P<0.01) respectively. None of them passed the part of handling. The longer period of training, the higher scores the residents obtained. Since the ability of clinical handling fared the worst, targeted training should be strengthened. Key words: Clinical competence; General practitioner