Table 4.
Communication competence questionnaire
| 1. The ECP has good command of the language |
| 2. The ECP medicalises language appropriately |
| 3. The ECP is sensitive to others needs |
| 4. The ECP typically gets right to the point |
| 5. The ECP pays attention to what other people say to him/her |
| 6. The ECP deals with others effectively |
| 7. The ECP is a good listener |
| 8. The ECPs writing is understandable |
| 9. The ECP expresses his/her ideas clearly |
| 10. The ECP is understandable when he/she speaks |
| 11. The ECP generally says the right thing at the right time |
| 12. The ECP is easy to talk to |
| 13. The ECP usually responds to messages quickly (phone calls, emails etc) |
Notes: Rated using the following scale: 6, very strong agreement; 5, strong agreement; 4, mild agreement; 3, neutral feelings or don’t know; 2, mild disagreement; 1, strong disagreement; 0, very strong disagreement.
Abbreviation: ECP, emergency care practitioner.