Common Causes of Failure in Consultation and Communication Skills for the SCA Exam.
- Elite Exams
- Mar 19
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 22
Preparing for the RCGP Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA) exam requires more than just clinical knowledge; strong consultation and communication skills are essential. A frequent cause of failure in this domain is poor engagement with role-play and learning sessions, incorrect execution of shared management, and a lack of robust explanations during communication. Below, we discuss these issues with clinical examples and phrases to illustrate both poor and good practice.