title: Optimum use of limited resources. Structured teaching in the clinical area.
abstract: 1. Structured teaching requires written teaching plans. 2. A teaching plan should describe objectives, teaching methods and methods of assessment. 3. Explanation, demonstration and practice are key stages in teaching skills in the clinical area. 4. NVQs can be adapted to form practical teaching plans.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Teasdale
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010934:Planning Techniques; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*