Table 4 Self-assessment of need for further training (B scale) = top 10 items (i.e. competence needed most)

1

I have knowledge of the interactions of various types of medication and what side-effects they may cause for the patients I am responsible for

2

I give health promotion and illness preventive recommendations in accordance with national guidelines to patients

3

I give health promotion advice and recommendations to patients by telephone

4

I exclude differential diagnoses when assessing patients’ health conditions

5

I have knowledge of the effects of medication and treatment for the patients I am responsible for

6

I assess patients’ health needs by telephone, e-mail or other electronic devices

7

I interpret, analyse and reach alternative conclusions about patients’ health conditions after a detailed mapping of health history and health assessment (physical examination)

8

I improve routines/systems that fail to meet the needs of patients at my workplace

9

I am independently responsible for health assessment (systematic physical examination), examinations and treatment of patients with complicated medical conditions

10

I generate a creative learning environment for staff at my workplace