[DISTRIBUTION OF CARBAPENEMASES IN TUNISIAN BURN PATIENTS].

Resistance to carpabenems in burns is rapidly spreading in many countries. Therefore identification of carbapenemase pathogen carriers is imperative in order to establish adequate infection control precautions and stop outbreaks of these multidrug-resistant bacteria. The aim of our study was to evaluate the distribution of carbapenemase producers in burn patients admitted to a burn center in Tunisia over 9 months.

Workplace-based assessment of communication skills: A pilot project addressing feasibility, acceptance and reliability.

Imparting communication skills has been given great importance in medical curricula. In addition to standardized assessments, students should communicate with real patients in actual clinical situations during workplace-based assessments and receive structured feedback on their performance. The aim of this project was to pilot a formative testing method for workplace-based assessment.