Perceived Communication Skills Among Tertiary Care Physicians.

Objectives: Self-perception in clinical skills, including communication skills (CS), has been found to provide insights on strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for skill improvement. The present study is aimed at exploring perceived CS among physicians working at a tertiary healthcare level.

Methods: Physicians working at a tertiary hospital based in Saudi Arabia were invited to complete a modified self-questionnaire that assesses CS.

Toronto Bariatric Interprofessional Psychosocial Assessment Suitability Scale: Evaluating A New Clinical Assessment Tool for Bariatric Surgery Candidates.

Background: Patients who are referred for possible bariatric surgery (BS) intervention undergo a series of assessments conducted by an interdisciplinary health care team to determine suitability for surgery. Herein, we report the initial validation and reliability studies of the Bariatric Interprofessional Psychosocial Assessment Suitability Scale (BIPASS) and its relationship to interdisciplinary psychosocial assessment practices for BS.

Methods: This study was conducted at the Toronto Western Hospital, a Level 1A BS center of excellence accredited by the American College of Surgeons.