Which type of assessment best reflects pharmacotherapeutic skills?
The main advantages and disadvantages of the various assessment methods described above are summarized in Table 3. From this table it can be seen that some methods are more or less unique in testing a specific aspect of pharmacotherapy. For example, for testing the recall of a wide range of facts the MCQ examination is very good. However, the PET is the only method for testing the skill of delivering a product within a certain deadline. And, although several methods can test problem-solving skills, an OSCE is the only way to test communication skills and practical skills in a standardized and objective way.
