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. 2022 Feb 17;27(1):2033421. doi: 10.1080/10872981.2022.2033421
# QUESTION
1 Apply knowledge of normal function to each of the major organ systems?
2 Effectively manage the uncertainty associated with patient care, such as when the patient has multiple treatment options, each with its own risks and benefits?
3 Apply knowledge of epidemiology of common diseases, such as heart disease, to reduce disease incidence?
4 Use effective listening skills when interacting with a patient?
5 Demonstrate caring when counseling a patient?
6 Accurately gather essential information from a patient?
7 Perform a thorough physical exam?
8 Develop an appropriate differential diagnosis?
9 Generate a patient-specific treatment plan?
10 Use information technology to support patient-care decisions?
11 Work effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care?
12 Improve clinical practice using a systematic approach?
13 Evaluate evidence from scientific studies relevant to your patients’ health problems?
14 Stay abreast of relevant scientific advances by reading peer-reviewed medical journals?
15 Demonstrate sensitivity to patients’ cultural differences?
16 Balance professional responsibilities with personal responsibilities?
17 Discuss methods of controlling healthcare costs?
18 Practice cost-effective healthcare delivery that does not compromise quality of care?
19 Deal with ethical dilemmas
20 See patients independently
21 Relate to a diverse patient population
22 Be a self-reflective practitioner
23 Explain medical information to patients
24 Contribute to patient care
25 Describe the natural history of illness over time