Do we become better prescribers after graduation: A 1-year international follow-up study among junior doctors.
Erik M DonkerDavid J BrinkmanFloor van RosseBen JanssenWilma KnolGlenn DumontPhilippe G JorensAlain DupontThierry ChristiaensJeroen van SmedenItte de Waard-SiebingaLaura E J PeetersRonald GoordenMarleen HesselBirgit Lissenberg-WitteMilan RichirMichiel A van AgtmaelCornelis KramersJelle Tichelaarnull nullPublished in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2022)
These results show that junior doctors' prescribing knowledge and skills did not improve while they were working in clinical practice. Moreover, their level was under the predefined passing grade. As this might adversely affect patient safety, educational interventions should be introduced to improve the prescribing competence of junior doctors.