Table 1 List of tasks. Tasks used in the various revisions of the questionnaire.
No. | Task | Rev. 1 National study | Rev. 2 Local study | Rev. 3 Test-retest study and interviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Review the patient's problems | x | x | x |
2 | Seek out specific information from patient records | x | x | x |
3 | Follow results of a test or investigation over time | x | x | x |
4 | Obtain results from new tests or investigations | x | x | x |
5 | Enter daily notes | x | x | x |
6 | Obtain information on investigation or treatment procedures | x | x | |
7 | Answer questions concerning general medical knowledge (e.g. concerning treatment, symptoms, complications etc.) | x | x | |
8 | Produce data reviews for specific patient groups | x | x | x |
9 | Order clinical biochemical laboratory analyses | x | x | x |
10 | Obtain results from clinical biochemical laboratory analyses | x | x | x |
11 | Order X-ray, ultrasound or CT investigations | x | x | |
12 | Obtain results from x ray, ultrasound, or CT investigations | x | x | x |
13 | Order other supplementary investigations | x | x | |
14 | Obtain results from other supplemental investigations | x | x | x |
15 | Refer patient to other departments or specialists | x | x | x |
16 | Order treatment directly (e.g. medicines, operations etc.) | x | x | |
17 | Write prescriptions | x | x | x |
18 | Write sick leave notes | x | x | x |
19 | Collect patient data for various medical declarations | x | x | x |
20 | Give written specific information to patients (e.g. about medications, disease status.) | x | x | x |
21 | Give written general information to patients | x | x | x |
22 | Collect patient information for discharge reports | x | x | x |
23 | Check and sign typed dictations | x | x | x |
24 | Register codes for diagnoses or performed procedures | x | x |