SJT guidelines to importance questions

Question 1

very important means

Answer 1

(MUST)

Vital to take into account

not likely to lead to negative consequence

Question 2

Important means

Answer 2

(SHOULD)

not vital but important to take into account

Question 3

Of minor importance

Answer 3

(COULD)

Could be taken into account doesn’t matter if its considered or not

equally acceptable not to take into account

Question 4

Not very important

Answer 4

(SHOULDN’T) take into account

should definitely not be taken into account

Question 5

Factors relating to patient safety and ethics are

Answer 5

important

Question 6

Things that have a limited impact on medical professionalism are usually of minor importance