Clinical Competence
| Definition: |
The capability to perform acceptably those duties directly related to patient care. |
| Notes: |
competence in professional activities directly related to patient care: differentiate from PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE which refers to competence not necessarily related to patient care; DF: CLIN COMPETENCE |
| Also Called: |
Clinical Skill |
| Previously Indexed: |
Educational Measurement (1966-1974) |
Clinical Competence Definitions and Terms
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