Qualitative interviews explored legal liability and competence assessment in postgraduate medical education, highlighting local adaptation's importance.
Key Points
Entrustable professional activities enhance educational accountability and competence assessment without changing legal liabilities.
Legal concerns regarding EPAs were mostly unfounded, as participants noted supervisors remain legally accountable.
Thematic analysis revealed five key themes focusing on accountability, competence, and varying autonomy across contexts.
Implementation success is contingent on local adaptation, emphasizing the educational role of EPAs rather than legal frameworks.