National delivery of a valid and reliable method of carer feedback is feasible. The scores received and acceptability in these self-selected doctors was high. Confounding variables may influence feedback, so guidance on interpretation may be needed.
The postgraduate paediatric OSCE provides a sound and valid means of assessing clinical skills at the postgraduate level. The video station provides an important new method of assessment. Its use in other postgraduate clinical examinations should be explored.
Graeme Muir and Justin Thacker believe that UK professional qualifications can help other countries improve training and standards, but Delan Devakumar and Kate Mandeville (doi:) argue that they lack local relevance
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