How Doctors Think and Learn

Derek Burke

ISBN 10: 3030462781 / ISBN 13: 9783030462789

Published by Springer International Publishing, Springer Nature Switzerland, 2020

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book describes the theoretical basis for the acquisition; development and refining of professional medical skills from entry level into professional training to those developing specialist expertise. Chapters review the presently available literature on educational theory, the cognitive processes underpinning memory and learning, skill acquisition, competence and assessment and reflection. A synthesis is also presented on why a particular theoretical foundation model of professional skill acquisition should be adopted based on the current understanding of traditional educational theory, theories of cognitive development and neurophysiology. How Doctors Think and Learn details the theoretical basis for acquiring and developing professional medical skills and is an essential resource for all those who deliver medical education, training and professional development.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How Doctors Think and Learn
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Springer Nature Switzerland
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3030462781
• ISBN 13: 9783030462789
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 16D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 514 grams

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Synopsis

This book describes the theoretical basis for the acquisition; development and refining of professional medical skills from entry level into professional training to those developing specialist expertise. Chapters review the presently available literature on educational theory, the cognitive processes underpinning memory and learning, skill acquisition, competence and assessment and reflection. A synthesis is also presented on why a particular theoretical foundation model of professional skill acquisition should be adopted based on the current understanding of traditional educational theory, theories of cognitive development and neurophysiology.  

How Doctors Think and Learn details the theoretical basis for acquiring and developing professional medical skills and is an essential resource for all those who deliver medical education, training and professional development.

About the Author

Derek Burke is currently the Suitable Person and Head of Clinical Governance at Gibraltar Health Authority which runs St Bernard’s Hospital and Ocean Views Mental Health Hospital, in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. He was formerly Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Director and Responsible Officer at Sheffield Children's Hospital, as well as part of the Executive Board of the Hospital. Prof. Burke was appointed an  Honorary Chair at Sheffield Hallam University in 2013.