Twelve tips for setting up an ambulatory care (outpatient) teaching centre

Authors
Dent, JA Ker, JS Angell-Preece, HM Preece, PE
Citation
Ja. Dent et al., Twelve tips for setting up an ambulatory care (outpatient) teaching centre, MED TEACH, 23(4), 2001, pp. 345-350
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Health Care Sciences & Services
Journal title
MEDICAL TEACHER
ISSN journal
0142159X → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
345 - 350
Database
ISI
SICI code
0142-159X(200107)23:4<345:TTFSUA>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
The ambulatory care setting is becoming art increasingly important environm ent for clinical teaching. This reflects the changing focus of healthcare d elivery with more procedures and patient treatment being delivered in this setting. Maximizing learning opportunities for students without compromisin g patient care has never provided a greater challenge. This paper shares 12 educational tips for developing an ambulatory care teaching centre where b oth students and patients benefit from a protected yet realistic clinical s etting.