Supervision and Support in Primary Care (Radcliffe Professional Development) - Softcover

Burton, Jonathan; Launer, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857759516 ISBN 13: 9781857759518

Publisher: CRC Press, 2004

Synopsis

This unique and practical book provides a clear introduction to clinical supervision and support in primary care. Supervision and Support in Primary Care provides practical information and guidance on the nature and purpose of clinical supervision. It uses examples and perspectives from the world of mental health, Balint groups and self-directed learning, and examines the benefits and challenges of supervision within the primary care setting. Numerous case studies are used throughout to describe the wide range of current approaches to supervision for general practitioners, illustrating how this can contribute towards more effective clinical work and training. All those working within primary care will find this book valuable reading.

About this title

Product Description:

This book provides an introduction to clinical supervision and support in primary care. Split into four parts, it explains the need for clinical supervision and support alongside other current processes of appraisal and revalidation. Also included is practical information and guidance on the nature and purpose of clinical supervision, perspectives from the world of mental health, and clinical supervision for practice nurses. This book also looks at how clinical supervision can be integrated into GP vocational training, as well as the opportunities that can be gained for introducing clinical supervision into GP postgraduate training.

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1857759516
• ISBN 13: 9781857759518
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160