General Competency

General Competency USFCOM Educational Program Objective(s) Works with patients, families and colleagues demonstrating empathy, cultural competency and scrupulous personal ethical standards. Understanding needs and uniqueness  a commitment to honesty, integrity, and sensitivity in all interactions with patients' families, colleagues and other health care providers. of patients. Utilization of empathy, honesty, and integrity in providing  a commitment to work with patients and their families in making shared treatment and health care decisions. care. Demonstrates a sound fund of knowledge and the ability to apply within a biopsychosocial model. Scientific approach to medical  knowledge of the structure and function of the body, the molecular, genetic, biochemical and cellular mechanisms that are important in management and decision-making. maintaining the body's homeostasis, and the pathogenesis and epidemiology of disease states and conditions.  knowledge of the complex interaction of physical, psychological, social, economic, cultural, and developmental factors that contribute to illness and disease. Demonstrates ability to assess acuity of illness and formulate comprehensive plans of care based on best evidence. Formulation of effective diagnostic,  knowledge of the appropriate use of methods and procedures for detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease states. therapeutic and preventive care plans.  knowledge of the appropriate methods for prevention of disease and promotion of health.  the ability to identify the indications for and interpret the results of commonly used diagnostic procedures including an understanding of the role of false positive and negative results and the predictive value of tests.  the ability to critically review and utilize biomedical and psychosocial information.  the ability to develop an appropriate plan of management and prevention and institute therapy across health care settings.  the ability to assess level of acuity (life threatening or critical) and initiate appropriate therapy. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in teams, respectful of other team members in the health delivery system, and demonstrates recognition of Collaboration with others on the issues of cost, practice and delivery systems, access to care, and the larger health care system. health care team and an understanding  knowledge of the components of health care that influence the organization, financing and delivery of health care. of system based practice.  the ability to implement risk management strategies for prevention of disease or injury and assure safety of the patient and public.  a commitment to incorporate the relationships of cost, risk, and benefit in patient evaluation and management.  a commitment to collaborate in a team approach for the care of patients. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of illness on the patient, family and community; advocating for the patient, and a commitment to Attitudes and values: exemplifying professionalism. professionalism and patient advocacy.  knowledge of the impact that illness has on the patient, the patient's family, the community, the physician and other health care professionals.  a commitment to advocate, be compassionate, and to ameliorate suffering of the patient.  a commitment to respect the patient's privacy, dignity, and cultural values.  a commitment to provision of care to all patients including the underserved and to promote the health of the public. Demonstrates the ability to self-evaluate, educate self and others. Reflection and renewal: commitment  knowledge of the methods necessary to engage in lifelong learning to stay abreast of relevant scientific and societal advances. to self analysis, lifelong learning and the teaching of others.  a commitment to lifelong learning.  a commitment to involvement in the local and professional community and service as a resource to the local and professional community.

Demonstrates knowledge of principles of medical ethics and consistently applies these principles in the care of patients. Ethics: utilization of principles  knowledge of the theories and principles that govern ethical decision-making and the major ethical dilemmas in health care. governing ethical medical practice.  a commitment to the ethical practice of medicine. Demonstrates the ability to perform a history and physical examination, basic medical procedures, ability to communicate effectively with patients, Skills: competent performance of families, and colleagues in oral and written form. skills and tasks.  the ability to obtain and effectively document an accurate and thorough medical history and perform a complete physical and mental status examination on patients of all ages and develop a differential diagnosis that includes an understanding of the probability of disease.  the ability to perform routine medical procedures.  the ability to document pertinent treatment, assessments, and interactions with patients using current legal, ethical, and communication standard  the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients, patients' families, colleagues and others involved in the care of the patient.

October 31, 2005