Impact of Calman system and recent reforms on surgical training in gynaecology

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Volumn 28, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 474-477

  Elbadrawy, M ^a   Majoko, F ^b   Gasson, J ^c  

^a WEST WALES GENERAL HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^b SINGLETON HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^c Neath Port Talbot Hospital   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Calman reforms; European Working Time Directive; Surgical training in gynaecology

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; EXPERIENCE; GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY; HUMAN; LEARNING; MEDICAL STUDENT; NORMAL HUMAN; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PUBLIC HOSPITAL; RISK ASSESSMENT; SKILL; SURGEON; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE; SURGICAL TRAINING; TEACHING HOSPITAL; WORKING TIME;

CLINICAL COMPETENCE; EDUCATION, MEDICAL, GRADUATE; GREAT BRITAIN; GYNECOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES; GYNECOLOGY; HOSPITALS, GENERAL; HUMANS;

EID: 53849095134     PISSN: 01443615     EISSN: 13646893     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01443610802083930     Document Type: Article

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