Table 5 Summary of other characteristics suggested by the participants as important for clinical learning
Characteristic | Theme |
|---|---|
The student recognizes that he/she is in a privileged position regarding access to/interaction with patients. | Knowledge and understanding |
The student understands the need for and is committed to life-long learning. | Knowledge and understanding |
The student should be aware of the non-pathological aspects of diseases such as its social and mental health impact on the patient and family. | Knowledge and understanding |
The student is able to learn to hide their emotions and display professional behaviour even in distressed situations | Professionalism |
The student has good patience to listen to the patient’s problem and their interpretation of the disease or symptoms. | Communication and interaction |
The student demonstrates capability to adapt to the environmental and social changes in the clinical setting within a short period. | Personal attributes |
The student has passion for the subject learning and passion to become a health professional. | Personal attributes |
The student has leadership skills. | Personal attributes |
The student is able to improve on strengths and correct weaknesses. | Professional and interpersonal skills |
The student is able to prioritize their personal agenda related to professional learning and balance the family matters. | Professional and interpersonal skills |