Table 1 Competence and Competency Domains for Undergraduate Medical Students (n = 16)
Median Ranking | Average Ranking | Standard Deviation | |
|---|---|---|---|
Domains related to palliative care competencies (1 = most important, 5 = least important) | |||
Communication | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 |
Pain and symptom management | 3.0 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
Palliative care principles and practice | 3.0 | 2.9 | 1.2 |
Psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural aspects of care | 3.5 | 3.6 | 1.0 |
Terminal care and bereavement | 5.0 | 4.1 | 1.4 |