Assessment of procedural skills in anesthesiology trainees: changing trends

  • Aliya Ahmed Department of Anesthesiology, Aga Khan University, P.O Box 3500, Stadium Road, Karachi-74800 (Pakistan)
Keywords: Education, Clinical skills, Direct observation of procedural skills, DOPS

Abstract

In this brief article, the author highlights the important issue of assessment of procedural skills in anesthesiology
trainees and stresses on the need to adopt the currently recommended assessment method of direct observation of
procedural skills (DOPS) into the local training programmes, to enhance patient safety by ensuring adequate attainment
of skills.

Published
01-28-2019
How to Cite
Ahmed, A. (2019). Assessment of procedural skills in anesthesiology trainees: changing trends. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 135-136. Retrieved from https://mail.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/405
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