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

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

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)	949

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