Mentorship in healthcare

Prelims; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 Professional Development; Chapter 2 Teaching and Learning; Chapter 3 Promotion of an Effective Learning Environment; Chapter 4 Skills for Mentorship; Chapter 5 Assessment; Chapter 6 Challenging Situations; References; Index

In healthcare settings, the term 'mentorship' is normally used to describe the supervision of a pre-registration student by a qualified practitioner. Mentorship can be very formal or relatively informal. It can also be practised differently in particular locations, settings and healthcare professions. This clear, concise book transcends professional and geographical boundaries in order to focus on the essential characteristics of effective mentorship. It will therefore be useful to a very wide range of healthcare professionals who are involved in mentoring and assessing junior colleagues. The book examines learning theories, teaching and communication skills and assessment methods. It also contains helpful advice on dealing with overseas students and students with special needs. Activities, reflection, quotes and tables enable readers to absorb the content and relate theory to practice.