Clinical supervision in general practice training: the interweaving of supervisor, trainee and patient entrustment with clinical oversight, patient safety and trainee learning.
Sturman N, Parker M, Jorm C. Clinical supervision in general practice training: the interweaving of supervisor, trainee and patient entrustment with clinical oversight, patient safety and trainee learning. Adv Health Sci Educ Theory Pract. 2021;26(1):297-311. doi:10.1007/s10459-020-09986-7.
Balancing adequate supervision and autonomy for clinical trainees is an ongoing challenge. This study used qualitative methods to explore how general practice supervisors approach trainee help-seeking and in-consultation supervision. Findings highlight the role of entrustment processes between supervisor, trainee, and patient, and areas for improvement in the oversight of trainee consultations in general practice. A November 2018 Spotlight Case discusses the factors that determine entrustment decisions for trainees.