This was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
The direct observation practical skills (DOPS) is has been designed specifically for the assessment of practical skills, and is useful for demonstrating competence in a range of practical activities.
The observed process should take no longer than 15 – 20 minutes, and a further five minutes should be allocated for obtaining feedback.
How to use DOPS in practice
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How to use DOPS in practice
Community example
How to use DOPS in practice
Hospital example
Completing the DOPS assessment
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Community example
Completing the DOPS assessment
Hospital example
How to give feedback
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Pharmaceutical care assessment (PCA)
This was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Also known as a clinical examination exercise (mini-CEX), this tool is useful for assessing skills, attitudes and behaviours essential to the provision of high quality care, in particular helping you to show competency in patient and pharmaceutical care, and personal practice.
It is a snapshot of your practice, involving the observation and assessment of you in your day-to-day work. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes to complete, which includes time for discussion.
How to use the PCA in practice
Community example
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Completing the PCA
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How to use the PCA in practice
Hospital example
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Completing the PCA
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How to give feedback
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Learn how to use the consultation skills assessment to develop your consultation skills and behaviours and support patient-centred pharmaceutical care.