eMJA: Critical importance of effective supervision in postgraduate medical education

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Critical importance of effective supervision in postgraduate medical education

Kevin D Forsyth

MJA 2009; 191 (4): 196-197

Introduction

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What is meant by supervision?

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Is supervision of junior doctors important for patient care?

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Is supervisory input into our doctors’ professional development important?

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Is the environment within the health system supportive of supervision?

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Author details

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References

Supporting trainees more effectively will benefit doctors and patients

In this issue of the Journal, Hore and colleagues discuss clinical supervision in postgraduate medical education.1 They identify multiple difficulties and signal the need for adequate training and supervision, and for environments that support such supervision.

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