Learning on the fly: How rural junior doctors learn during consultations with retrieval physicians

Abstract

Support provided by retrievalists extends the abilities of the junior doctors and often results in learning. When junior doctors are extended too far, they become overwhelmed and learning ceases. Junior doctors would like the retrievalists to spend more time explaining their actions and providing feedback. Even when both retrievalists and junior doctors are interested in teaching, it may not occur due to misunderstandings and differences in status.

Aeromedical retrievals in Queensland: A five‐year review

“…Further work is required to promote an enhanced understanding regarding the system‐based factors influencing aeromedical tasking requests. The value of clinical reasoning within the retrieval situation has been noted as value adding for junior doctors but it is likely there are other benefits 32 …”

“…The value of clinical reasoning within the retrieval situation has been noted as value adding for junior doctors but it is likely there are other benefits. 32 Ethnicity and cultural data was not included in the data set. This limits any discussion in relation to the pattern of retrievals undertaken concerning patients for whom English is not their first language and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.…”