Most published studies of prescribing competence assessment use multiple-choice formats, with scenario-based skills tests, short answer questions and calculations also common¶

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q3 i? In a systematic review of 54 studies, multiple-choice formats were the most common assessment method, with short answer questions, calculations and scenario-based skills tests also featured. → McLachlan JC 2025

Evidence¶

McLachlan JC 2025¶

McLachlan JC, Auta A, Ajiboye A. (2025). Assessment and evaluation of prescribing competences: A systematic review and recommendations. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. https://doi.org/10.1111/bcp.16033

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Systematic review of 54 included studies reporting assessment of prescribing competencies; the review's synthesis of assessment formats found that "Multiple choice formats were most common, with short answer questions, calculations and scenario‐based skills tests also featured."

"Multiple choice formats were most common, with short answer questions, calculations and scenario‐based skills tests also featured."

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