clinical competence

collocation in English

meaningsofclinicalandcompetence

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clinical
adjective
uk
/ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/
used to refer to medical work or teaching that relates to the examination and treatment of ...
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competence
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈkɒm.pɪ.təns/us
/ˈkɑːm.pə.t̬əns/
the ability to do ...
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(Definition ofclinicalandcompetencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofclinical competence

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The assessment of a student during the clinical practica focuses heavily on demonstration ofclinicalcompetence, resulting in certification through a competency-based national examination.
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Clinicalcompetencehowever is composed of numerous equally important facets such as interpersonal skills, and technical ability.
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This example is hypothetical and for illustrative purposes only; it is not intended to express anyclinicalcompetence.
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In the case of clinical medicine, those who hope for promotion must also demonstrateclinicalcompetence.
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It was silent aboutclinicalcompetence, care, compassion, and continuity, which constitute the actions of doctors caring for patients.
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Similar studies undertaken by surgeons8'9 comparedclinicalcompetencewith spatial ability and found the relationship between the two was significant.
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Whilst a potential useful instrument has been identified further research needs to be undertaken in this area as spatial ability is just one factor needed forclinicalcompetence.
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As a result, there was agreement for the most important clinical teaching characteristics between the clinical teachers and the students on two characteristics in theclinicalcompetencecategory.
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Clinicalcompetencewas highly valued.
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Irrespective of the ranking, this would suggest that both the clinical teachers and the students regard demonstration ofclinicalcompetenceas an integral component of the teaching-learning process.
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All doctors have a professional responsibility to ensure that they only undertake operations within theirclinicalcompetence.
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We should look at it as a method of improvingclinicalcompetence.
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Clinicalcompetenceis acquired by participation in medical care in the branch of medicine which a doctor chooses.
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Perhaps, at long last, medical audit will provide some yardsticks forclinicalcompetence.
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In some cases the registrar may also request an interview or a test ofclinicalcompetencebefore making a decision.
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Mutual reliance on another's certification means that everyone has to have confidence in the diagnostic ability and theclinicalcompetenceof their veterinary colleagues.
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I suggest that there are inadequate review procedures ofclinicalcompetenceand inappropriate appraisal systems.
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In four out of five cases of suspension, concerns aboutclinicalcompetenceare not upheld.
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An individual can go straight to the commission which will have quite strong powers except as regards individualclinicalcompetence.
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However, fitness to practise cases on matters ofclinicalcompetenceare obviously an area where uni-professional input must be properly secured.
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