Table 1 Aspects of FRAM functions
Aspect | Description | Example for function <perform clinical assessment> |
|---|---|---|
Input (I) | What the function acts on or changes and starts the function | Patient arriving at the consulting room |
Output (O) | What emerges from the function—this can be an outcome or a state change | Clinical assessment complete |
Precondition (P) | Some condition that must be met before the function can start | Appointment booked |
Resources (R) | Anything (people, information, materials) needed to carry out the function or anything that is used up by the function | Thermometer, stethoscope |
Control (C) | Anything that controls or monitors the function | Protocol or guidelines |
Time (T) | Time constraint that may influence the function | 10-min consultation |