Table 1 Selection of OSCE stations for the composite communication skills OSCE
From: Attitude and communication skills of German medical students
OSCE stations | Focus on communication | Simulated patient | 5 stations included in the composite communication OSCE |
|---|---|---|---|
OSCE I | |||
Anaesthesiology | |||
Risk communication | √ | √ | √ |
Cardiology | |||
Shared decision making | √ | √ | √ |
Basic communication techniques | √ | √ | √ |
OSCE II | |||
General surgery | |||
Gastroenterology | |||
Clinical chemistry | |||
Psychosocial history taking | √ | √ | √ |
Generic communication skills—urology scenario | √ | √ | √ |