360 Feedback Questions for Doctors
17 ready-to-use questions, example comments and tips — plus a free tool that runs the survey and writes the report for you.
Doctors are assessed constantly on clinical knowledge, but rarely hear how nurses, pharmacists, junior colleagues and other specialists experience working with them. Those colleagues see the ward round, the handover at 2am and the conversation with a worried family. A 360 gathers their views anonymously so a doctor can see patterns that no single supervisor would notice. These questions focus on observable professional behaviours, not clinical judgement.
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Communication with patients and families
- How clearly does this doctor explain diagnoses and options in language patients can follow?
- How well do they check that patients and families have understood before moving on?
- How well do they involve patients in decisions about their care?
- How respectfully do they handle difficult conversations, such as bad news or a complaint?
Teamwork across the care team
- How well does this doctor listen to concerns raised by nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals?
- How approachable are they when a colleague needs advice or wants to question a plan?
- How respectfully do they treat colleagues of every grade and profession?
- How well do they share information the rest of the team needs to do their part?
Handovers and reliability
- How clear and complete are this doctor's handovers and written notes?
- How reliably do they respond when paged or called, including out of hours?
- How consistently do they follow up on results and tasks they took on?
Teaching and leadership
- How willingly does this doctor teach and support students and junior colleagues?
- How well do they stay calm and give direction when the ward or clinic is under pressure?
- How openly do they discuss mistakes and near misses so the team can learn from them?
Open-ended questions
- What does this doctor do that makes the team work better?
- What is one change that would make working with them easier or safer?
- Describe a recent situation where they handled a patient, family or colleague particularly well, or could have done better.
Example feedback comments
Good comments are specific, describe behaviour rather than personality, and explain the impact. A few examples:
Strength
“On a night shift I called her about a patient I was unsure about. She came to the ward within ten minutes, thanked me for calling, and explained what she was looking for so I would know next time.”
Growth area
“On ward rounds he often changes the plan without telling the nurse looking after the patient. A one-line update before leaving the bay would save us chasing the notes later.”
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Tips for a useful 360
- Invite a mix of professions: nurses, other doctors of different grades, pharmacists and the clinical lead or supervisor.
- Ask reviewers to think about the last few months of shared shifts or clinics, not a single memorable incident.
- Keep the 360 for development and reflection. If it is part of appraisal or revalidation, check what your regulator or employer requires.
Frequently asked questions
Who should give 360 feedback to a doctor?
People who work with them regularly: other doctors of senior and junior grades, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals and administrative staff such as ward clerks or medical secretaries. Aim for at least three people in each group.
Does a 360 measure clinical competence?
No. Colleagues can comment on communication, teamwork, reliability and professionalism, but not reliably on clinical decision-making. Clinical skills are assessed through supervision, audits and formal assessments. A 360 adds a different view alongside them.
Can a free 360 tool be used for medical appraisal?
It can support reflection and give you material to discuss, but many regulators and employers require a specific approved process for formal colleague and patient feedback. Check those requirements before relying on any tool for revalidation.
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