Professional capability 2: Clinical and communication skills

The capability

Combine clinical, practical and communication skills when care is uncertain or complex.

St Emlyn’s summary, not the full official wording. Read the GMC domain and requirements.

Practise taking a focused history, listening carefully and explaining a clear plan.

Chapter 3: History taking
Revision resource · FRCEM
Practise listening, a focused history and an understandable plan.

One learner performs. One checks the key steps and gives feedback. Then swap roles. These are practice tools, not official RCEM mark schemes.

Focused history and initial plan paired practice
Paired practice · FRCEM
Observe communication and reasoning, then give focused feedback.

Choose one thing to try on your next suitable shift, within your role and level of supervision. Discuss what happened and what you would change.

These resources carry the existing St Emlyn’s tags. Mapping does not mean an older article has been clinically reviewed against current guidance.

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