# Self-assessment rubric: synthetic physiology reasoning

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Revised 27 October 2026. This is a study aid, not a validated assessment, clinical credential or readiness-to-practice scale.

For each exercise, score each dimension from 0 to 2: 0 = absent/incorrect; 1 = partially explained with unresolved gaps; 2 = clear explanation with explicit limits. Scores organize revision priorities and have no clinical pass threshold.

| Dimension | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Facts versus hypotheses | Fictional observations separated from diagnostic inferences |
| Mechanisms | At least two plausible explanations and evidence that could distinguish them |
| Measurement | Units, method, timing, artifact and uncertainty stated |
| Source use | Exact source/version, population, design and claim alignment |
| Generalization | Direct evidence separated from extrapolation |
| Patient preferences | Goals and capacity considered separately from code-status labels |
| Scope | No unsupported prescription, device adjustment or independent clinical-competence claim |
| Revision | A counterargument, corrected error and remaining uncertainty recorded |

## Study log

Record the date, scenario, source checked, your initial interpretation, what changed and an unresolved question. Do not enter real encounter or patient details. Obtain feedback only through an appropriately authorized educational arrangement; do not imply institutional review or endorsement without it.