Consider the following statements regarding Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) method:
1. It provides more emphasis on the performance of skills
2. It is more useful in assessing the knowledge of students
3. It requires checklists for evaluation
4. Holistic approach to patient assessment is meant to be assessed
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct option is C

Ans. (c) Sol. The OSCE method focuses on evaluating students through a practical approach by assessing their performance in various clinical skills using standardized checklists.
· (1) It provides more emphasis on the performance of skills: This is true, as OSCE is designed to evaluate practical skills.
· (3) It requires checklists for evaluation: This is true, as standardized checklists are essential for evaluating each station in the OSCE.
· (4) Holistic approach to patient assessment: OSCE allows for the assessment of multiple skills related to patient care, making it more holistic.
· (2) It is more useful in assessing the knowledge of students: This is incorrect, as OSCE is focused on assessing skills, not theoretical knowledge.