Patients consulting with students in general practice: Survey of patients’ satisfaction and their role in teaching
Medical TeacherPublished 1 January 2008
Ann-Christin Haffling, Anders Håkansson
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Patients in general practice have a positive view towards consulting with senior students, and even unprepared patients see themselves as contributors to teaching, and their capacity in this respect is probably under-utilized.
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Patients in general practice have a positive view towards consulting with senior students. Even unprepared patients see themselves as contributors to teaching, and their capacity in this respect is probably under-utilized.
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