Table 2.

Global rating score for overall communication

Marks	Criteria
1	Requires frequent prompting, no economy of words, speaks too quickly or rarely pauses, not structured or clear. Uncertain urgency.
2	Requires significant prompting, recognises important aspects but includes irrelevant information. Urgency was unclear.
3	Some prompting required, concise at times, hesitant or too rapid periodically. Some logical order.
4	Occasional prompting needed. Appropriate pace and pauses. Understanding of patient state, urgency, and likely diagnosis. Some confusion about action required.
5	Reasoned, coherent, and concise delivery. No prompting needed. Pauses appropriately and clarifies (closes the loop).