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Preferred term

Preceptorship  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Practical experience in medical and health-related services that occurs as part of an educational program wherein the professionally-trained student works outside the academic environment under the SUPERVISION of an established professional in the particular field. A collaboration between experienced practitioners and less experienced practitioners. The relationship is characterized by regular, systematic and detailed exploration of a supervisee’s work with clients or patients, with the aims to improve clinical practice, enhance capacity to meet professional standards, and provide support and encouragement to the supervisee.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Clinical Practicum
  • Field Study, Medical
  • Field Training, Medical
  • Field Work, Medical

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NW5FRTQ2-6

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