Getting the best out of Mini-Clinical Evaluation eXercise (Mini-CEX) - tips for trainers and trainees

摘要

The Mini-Clinical Evaluation eXercise (Mini-CEX) is a Work-Based Assessment (WBA) facilitating supervision and feedback on essential components and skills of good clinical care in a UK paediatric setting. First developed in USA, it has been found to be a reliable tool with reasonable feasibility and satisfaction. It is designed to be a 'snap-shot' evaluation of the everyday performance of doctors and can be used in multiple settings. The Mini-CEX and other WBAs reputation have suffered, often because they have not been implemented and used according to the guidelines set out. The purpose of this article is to guide trainees and assessors through the process of performing and assessing a PaedMini-CEX, to gain maximum benefit from the assessments and inform the personal development plan of trainees.