The Essential Handbook for Gp Training and Education - 9781846195938

Mehay, a general practitioner (GP), trainer, and director of a GP training program in the UK, offers a manual for trainers, program directors, and other educators in primary care on GP training and education. A group of UK educators and trainers outlines the structure of GP training in the UK; the roles of the trainer, practice manager, and training program director; the fundamentals of teaching, from intended learning outcomes to educational methods to giving feedback; creating a learning culture; key principles of educational theory; learning and personality styles; teaching groups; running a course; presenting; using the creative arts and simulated patients; teaching multiple trainees; diversity; supporting trainees who graduated outside the UK; interprofessional learning; teaching consultation skills; the Balint approach; the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners licensing exam; supervision; reflection and evaluation; assessment and competence; quality; helping trainees experiencing difficulties; e-learning; and leadership skills. Published by Radcliffe Publishing, UK, and distributed in the US by BookMasters. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)