Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
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J Pediatr Health Care · May 2006
ReviewMastering the preceptor role: challenges of clinical teaching.
This article aims to help both experienced and new preceptors become more effective teachers while maintaining their clinical workloads. A variety of strategies is essential to increase teaching effectiveness and decrease stress for the busy preceptor who juggles the roles of teacher and clinician. The article will begin with a review of role expectations and role strain factors for student, faculty, and preceptor. Principles of clinical teaching will be identified, followed by some strategies for teaching on busy days and concluding with suggestions for dealing with difficult students.
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This study investigated the prevalence of migraine headache in pediatric patients with epilepsy and the incidence of these two disorders in the family history. ⋯ This study specifically addressed epilepsy and migraine in children, but whenever a primary diagnosis is made, the potential for a coexisting disorder should be investigated.