An audit of medical records at San Francisco General Hospital was undertaken to assess compliance with the procedural policies in the hyperalimentation (TPN) protocol of the Department of Surgery of the University of California, San Francisco, and to evaluate the appropriateness of TPN therapy. (MLW)

A three-day workshop in human sexuality for health care professionals was evaluated to determine if desired educational outcomes were obtained by using a systematic development approach. Results indicated that participants' cognitive scores and openness of attitudes increased from pretest to posttest, and many desired behaviors were incorporated…

Reports the results of a statewide survey in Texas which asked learning resources specialists to (1) rate the importance of 60 competency statements describing functional job-related skills, (2) rate their own ability to perform these functions, and (3) indicate where they felt continuing education was needed. (MER)

Meager or nonexistent faculty reward systems are seen as hampering continuing medical education programs conducted by U.S. medical schools. A survey conducted by faculty members of the University of Washington Division of Continuing Medical Education to ascertain the importance of a faculty reward system is discussed. (Author/MLW)

Discusses peer supervision as a vehicle for increasing student responsibility for self-assessment and peer assessment, and increasing independence and interdependence among students for professional and personal growth. The article also explains a model of a master's degree program in counseling and includes rationale, definition, implementation,…

The Department of Justice's Advocacy Institute is described. The program includes: two weeks of intensive civil or criminal trial advocacy work; a week of training in problems related to advocacy; a five-day appellate course; and a series of specialized trial seminars for experienced attorneys. (MLW)

Ohliger debates the issues raised by Smith (CE 511 136), taking the view that mandatory continuing education is an unacceptable method of ensuring professional quality because it is inherently contradictory to the definition of professionalism, and its effectiveness has not been demonstrated convincingly. (SK)

Based on a literature review, reasons for physician participation in traditional continuing medical education programs are categorized as: professionalism, an interest in topics, a means of validating or modifying prior learning, a means to attain a learning objective, and a change of pace. Inner motivation is seen as a more important reason than…

As the profession of podiatric medicine becomes more closely identified with the delivery of primary care, it is suggested that it is essential for practicing podiatrists and students to have more educational opportunities in the field of holistic health care, psychiatry, and the behavioral sciences. (Author/MLW)

Describes educational developments and changes in health sciences librarianship, and discusses issues presented at the Allerton Conference on Education for Health Sciences Librarianship in April 1979. Conference objectives and proceedings are described, as well as the activities of discussion groups. Ten references are provided. (Author/BK)

Discusses the results of a survey of the accredited library schools of Canada regarding the schools' administrative and organizational approaches to providing continuing education programs for librarians. (CHC)

Socal and educational trends are examined with an eye toward planning for the coming decade. Among the trends examined are: inflation; declining birth rates; differential fertility and increasing minorities; off-campus educators, including industry, the military, and professional associations; and adult and continuing education. (JMD)

Stresses importance of mixed background of interdisciplinary education and experience in preparation of human resources development specialists. Recommends continuing professional growth strategies: involvement in obtaining feedback; cotraining; learning opportunities; asking colleagues (about success/failure experiences); professional…

Outlines an experiential adult learning model. Suggests a range of helpful interpersonal competencies that are readily available in different degrees to men and women. Advocates developing opportunities for both sexes to increase their behavioral repertoire in deficit areas. Proposes a collaborative problem-solving model requiring a full range of…

Discusses the professional development of educators of French language teachers, with particular reference to the role of linguistics in this development. (AM)