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. 2015 Oct;3(4):154–158.

Table 1.

Mean scores and standard deviations (SD) for the Professionalism Mini-Evaluation Exercise (P-MEX) items.

Skill category Mean±SD
Doctor-patient relationship skills Item Tutor (n=23) Work community (n=13) Self-assessment (n=23) P*
1. Listened actively to patient 3.57±0.51 3.54±0.52 3.00±0.00 0.002
2. Showed interest in patient as a person 3.22±0.42 3.54±0.52 3.09±0.29 0.012
3. Recognized and met patient needs 3.22±0.42 3.23±0.44 2.96±0.21 0.069
4. Extended him/herself to meet patient needs 3.13±0.34 3.15±0.38 3.04±0.21 0.78
5. Ensured continuity of patient care 3.32±0.48 3.23±0.44 2.91±0.29 0.17
6. Advocated on behalf of a patient 3.14±0.35 3.08±0.29 3.09±0.29 0.78
11. Maintained appropriate boundaries 3.13±0.34 3.42±0.52 3.00±0.00 0.015
Reflective skills
7. Demonstrated awareness of limitations 3.30±0.47 3.23±0.44 3.09±0.29 0.45
8. Admitted errors/omissions 3.22±0.42 3.18±0.41 3.04±0.21 0.22
9. Solicited feedback 3.43±0.51 3.18±0.41 2.96±0.21 0.009
10. Accepted feedback 3.43±0.51 3.31±0.48 3.00±0.00 0.030
12. Maintained composure in a difficult situation 3.30±0.47 3.38±0.51 3.04±0.37 0.044
Time management
14. Was on time 3.26±0.45 3.31±0.48 2.87±0.34 0.047
15. Completed tasks in a reliable fashion 3.43±0.51 3.69±0.48 3.09±0.29 0.004
17. Was available to colleagues 3.17±0.39 3.38±0.51 3.04±0.21 0.015
Interprofessional relationship skills
11. Maintained appropriate boundaries 3.13±0.34 3.42±0.52 3.00±0.00 0.015
13. Maintained appropriate appearance 3.13±0.34 3.38±0.51 3.00±0.00 0.015
16. Addressed own gaps in knowledge and skills 3.39±0.50 3.23±0.44 3.00±0.43 0.030
18. Demonstrated respect for colleagues 3.22±0.42 3.38±0.51 3.00±0.00 0.042
19. Avoided derogatory language 3.22±0.42 3.46±0.52 3.04±0.21 0.050
20. Maintained patient confidentiality 3.04±0.21 3.31±0.48 3.04±0.21 0.074
21. Used health resources appropriately 3.18±0.40 3.17±0.39 2.90±0.30 0.018

*Friedman test