ASSESSING PRESCRIBING SKILLS IN TRAINEE MEDICAL STAFF: IMPLEMENTATION OF A ROUTINE ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIAL TRAINING STRATEGY

Mayne et al describe the process and outcomes of a routine assessment of prescribing and remedial training for newly appointed medical trainees. There is increasing recognition that medical graduates feel unprepared for employment, particularly with regards to prescribing. This contributes to medica...

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Published in:Age and ageing 2010-01, Vol.39 (S1), p.I23
Main Authors: Mayne, D J F, Hildreth, A, O'Connell, J E, Boobis, L, Gray, C S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Prescriptions
Skill development
Training
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Summary:Mayne et al describe the process and outcomes of a routine assessment of prescribing and remedial training for newly appointed medical trainees. There is increasing recognition that medical graduates feel unprepared for employment, particularly with regards to prescribing. This contributes to medical errors that can result in patient harm. Steps to improve both undergraduate and postgraduate prescribing training should be encouraged.
ISSN:0002-0729
1468-2834