Appendix 1 ACGME General Competencies
ACGME General Competencies Version 1.3 (9.28.99)
Patient Care
communicate effectively and demonstrate caring and respectful behaviors when interacting with patients and their families
make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
perform competently all medical and invasive procedures considered essential for the area of practice