Table 5 Proportion (%) of students’ and new graduates’ level of self-reported preparedness and stakeholders’ evaluations in the communication and interprofessional skills domain. (n = 120)
1 Completely unprepared | 2 | 3 | 4 Undecided | 5 | 6 | 7 Fully prepared | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Discussing diagnosis and treatment plans effectively, explaining the benefits, risks and discomfort related to treatment, preventive health strategies and post-operative instructions* | 1.0 | 1.9 | 7.7 | 10.6 | 27.9 | 41.3 | 9.6 |
Communicating appropriately, effectively and sensitively at all times with and about patients, their representatives and the general public, and obtaining informed consent | 1.0 | 1.9 | 4.8 | 7.7 | 31.7 | 32.7 | 20.2 |
Discussing sensitive issues with patients and caregivers, negotiating payment options and communicating effectively in a professional team | 0.0 | 14.0 | 9.0 | 20.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | 9.0 |
Communicating feedback appropriately with colleagues from dental and other healthcare professions, and raising concerns when problems arise | 0.0 | 4.9 | 8.7 | 21.4 | 35.0 | 19.3 | 10.7 |