Table 1B.

Results obtained from the FPSDs questionnaire from questions about assessments, trust responsibility, timing of the attachment and induction.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
There are no problems with the current work shadowing period system	10.7% (3)	21.4% (6)	32.1% (9)	32.1% (9)	3.6% (1)
The timing of the work shadowing period is appropriate	14.3% (4)	71.4% (20)	3.6% (1)	7.1% (2)	3.6% (1)
During the work shadowing period, the students should no longer be the responsibility of the university and should now be accountable to the health trust / hospital	7.1% (2)	14.3% (4)	7.1% (2)	46.4% (13)	25.0% (7)
The work shadowing period should occur simultaneously with the hospital induction	21.4% (6)	10.7% (3)	14.3% (4)	35.7% (10)	17.9% (5)
Adequate supervision is given to students during the work shadowing period	10.7% (3)	46.4% (13)	25.0% (7)	14.3% (4)	3.6% (1)
The duration of the work shadowing period is appropriate	10.7% (3)	60.7% (17)	21.4% (6)	7.1% (2)	0.0% (0)
The log book adequately evaluates the student’s performance during the work shadowing period	3.6% (1)	17.9% (5)	39.3% (11)	39.3% (11)	0.0% (0)
Once the log book is completed students have shown the competencies needed to be an F1 doctor	3.6% (1)	7.1% (2)	17.9% (5)	60.7% (17)	10.7% (3)
The log book is the best way to formally assess students during the work shadowing period	3.6% (1)	14.3% (4)	32.1% (9)	50.0% (14)	0.0% (0)
The log book alters the focus of the students from learning to gaining signatures	14.3% (4)	60.7% (17)	14.3% (4)	10.7% (3)	0.0% (0)
The signatures in the log book gained by the students indicate that the students have genuinely completed/performed the task which has been signed off	7.1% (2)	14.3% (4)	35.7% (10)	42.9% (12)	0.0% (0)
The completion of a log book could occur in significantly less time than the actual work shadowing period	3.6% (1)	57.1% (16)	21.4% (6)	17.9% (5)	0.0% (0)