The inadequacy of medical education

The article by Pols and colleagues addresses (two critical shortcomings in contemporary medical education: teaching students (1) to understand self-management and aid patients with chronic illnesses to learn the skills and (2) to work with patients as partners in the health care team. Based on a wor...

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Published in:Chronic illness 2009-03, Vol.5 (1), p.18-20
Main Author: Holman, Halsted R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Chronic Disease - therapy
Clinical Competence
Education, Medical - organization & administration
Health care
Humans
Medical education
Medical students
Needs Assessment
New Zealand
Teams
United States
Workshops
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Summary:The article by Pols and colleagues addresses (two critical shortcomings in contemporary medical education: teaching students (1) to understand self-management and aid patients with chronic illnesses to learn the skills and (2) to work with patients as partners in the health care team. Based on a workshop with representatives from eight medical schools in Australia and New Zealand, the authors recommend a number of specific changes in the medical training curriculum. Their recommendations are right on target. [Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications, Ltd., copyright holder.]
ISSN:1742-3953
1745-9206
DOI:10.1177/1742395309102241