Medical education online
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Medical education online · Dec 2005
Lack of Supervision and Independent Clinical Decision Making in Postgraduate Pediatric training in Australia.
Evaluation of postgraduate pediatric training is a complex yet critical task. We aimed to review pediatric trainees' attitudes to clinical decision-making, levels of supervision and end of life issues in a tertiary pediatric teaching hospital in Sydney, Australia. ⋯ There is a need for closer supervision of pediatric trainees by senior colleagues, who themselves, may require additional ongoing training to supervise appropriately. There should be a balanced environment where trainees can make safe, independent decisions. The perceived absence of clinical decision making training suggests a deficiency in the training program.