A Model for peer experiential and reciprocal supervision (PEERS) for genetic counselors: Development and preliminary evaluation within clinical practice

Journal of Genetic Counseling

Volumn 22, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 175-187

  Sexton, A ^a,b   Hodgkin, L ^a   Bogwitz, M ^a   Bylstra, Y ^a   Mann, K ^a   Taylor, J ^a   Hodgson, J ^b,c   Sahhar, M ^b,c   Kentwell, M ^a  

^a ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITAL   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

^c ROYAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL   (Australia)

Author keywords

Feedback; Genetic counseling; Live supervision; Peer supervision; Professional development

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; AUSTRALIA; EVALUATION STUDY; GENETIC COUNSELING; HUMAN; MANPOWER; PEER REVIEW; THEORETICAL MODEL;

GENETIC COUNSELING; HUMANS; MODELS, THEORETICAL; PEER REVIEW, HEALTH CARE; VICTORIA;

EID: 84879685955     PISSN: 10597700     EISSN: 15733599     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10897-012-9540-8     Document Type: Article

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