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Table 4 Comparison of different consultation models according to the factors found in the present study

From: New virtual case-based assessment method for decision making in undergraduate students: a scale development and validation

Tool/model

Factor/step in consultation

Factor/step in consultation

Factor/step in consultation

Factor/step in consultation

Our new assessment tool

Initial assessment

Physical examination planning

Planning patient management

Patient education/involvement

Byrne & Long model [20]

The doctor establishes a relationship with the patient.

The doctor conducts a verbal or physical examination or both.

The doctor, or the doctor and the patient or the patient (in that order of probability) considers the condition.

The doctor, and the patient, detail treatment or further investigation.

The doctor either attempts to discover or actually discovers the reason for the patient’s attendance.

Stott & Davis model [18]

Management of Presenting problems.

  

Opportunistic Health Promotion.

Modification of Help Seeking Behaviour.

Pendleton model [21]

Reason for Attending

 

Doctor and patient choose an action for each problem.

Involve patient in management, sharing appropriate responsibility.

Sharing understanding.

Calgary-Cambridge model [22]

Initiating the session

Gathering information

Explanation and planning

Explanation and planning

Gathering information