Postgraduate GPs' experience of attending medical uncertainty training during the standardised training of residents: a qualitative process evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uncertainty is a pervasive aspect of primary healthcare, significantly impacting clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Medical Uncertainty Training (MUT) courses aim to equip healthcare providers with the skills needed to manage this uncertainty effectively.

Objective

To explore post-graduate General Practitioners' (GPs) experiences and perspectives on attending MUT courses during standardized residency training in China, focusing on the potential mechanism of such courses in handling uncertainty and identified areas for improvement.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with postgraduate GPs who attended the MUT course. Participants were selected through purposive sampling, and recruitment continued until data

SUBMITTER: Liu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538772 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature