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Table 3 When it is permissible on Elective to work outside your level of undergraduate experience?

From: Beyond ‘health and safety’ – the challenges facing students asked to work outside of their comfort, qualification level or expertise on medical elective placement

When the host tells you to (instructional)

14.25% (52)

When the host asks you to (requests)

13.42% (49)

When you know you are capable, irrespective of whether you’ve had a chance to do the relevant exam yet

51.51% (188)

When that direct experience/responsibility is why you chose the placement in the first place

18.90 (69)

When you are the most qualified person available in the moment

57.53% (210)

In clinical emergencies

71.51% (261)

To be perceived as being helpful

3.84% (14)

When local medical students are allowed to do the things you are being asked to do

21.64% (79_

Other

7.40% (27)

Total Respondents: 365 (multiple answers accepted for individuals)

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