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EPA 1: Utilising a sociopsychobiomedical framework, perform a comprehensive assessment of a patient presenting with complex pain

This EPA focuses on the trainee’s ability to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a patient with complex pain, bringing together clinical information, patient history, risk, context and professional judgement.

Who is this EPA relevant to?

Trainees, supervisors of training (SOTs), clinical supervisors and assessors involved in observing or reviewing patient assessment.

What evidence could be included?

  • Observed consultations;
  • Case-based discussions;
  • Documentation reviews;
  • Supervisor narratives;
  • Patient feedback; and
  • Other approved workplace-based assessment evidence.

View the draft of EPA 1

EPA 1 guideline: Utilising a sociopsychobiomedical framework, perform a comprehensive assessment of a patient presenting with complex pain
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This guideline relates to entrustable professional activity (EPA 1), which focuses on trainees being entrusted to perform comprehensive clinical assessments of patients with pain using a sociopsychobiomedical framework.

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