1. Conveys information to patients in a manner likely to be understood (e.g., language, speed, amount of information)
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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2. Attends to patient needs (e.g., physical comfort, emotional comfort, privacy) during examinations
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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3. Advocates for needs of patients in the face of system barriers
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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4. Listens and responds to others respectfully and tactfully
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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5. Maintains composure during difficult interactions
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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6. Works effectively as member of a team
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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7. Gives honest account of patient care activities
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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8. Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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9. Discusses patients in a respectful manner
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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10. Responds promptly to requests for assistance or information
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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11. Acknowledges limits of own knowledge or ability
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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12. Shows initiative for own learning
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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13. Consistently considers cultural information in making diagnostic and therapeutic plans
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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14. Assumes responsibility for own mistakes
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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15. Adheres to quality practices of the hospital
Rarely (1-19%) | Sometimes (20-39%) | Usually (40-80%) | Almost all the Time (80-99%) | Always (100%) | Unable to Access
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1Developed by P. Preston Reynolds, 2010, modified from NBME’s APB with use of the Physician’s Charter on Medical
Professionalism, and in consultation with UVA SOM Cultural Competency Steering Committee and UVA HRSA Title VII Pre- Doc Management Team.