Competency

Having the necessary knowledge or technical skill to perform a given procedure within the bounds of success and failure rates deemed compatible with acceptable care. The medical education literature often refers to core competencies, which include not just technical skills with respect to procedures or medical knowledge, but also competencies with respect to communicating with patients, collaborating with other members of the health care team, and acting as a manager or agent for change in the health system.

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