title: Ability and attitudes to mathematics of post-registration health-care professionals.
abstract: A small study was conducted to investigate the mathematical abilities and attitudes to mathematics teaching of a sample of students embarking upon post-registration courses in health care. Mathematical ability showed a number of deficiencies of some concern. Expressed attitudes to mathematics teaching led to a discussion of the nature of mathematics teaching and some recommendations for remedial action.
authors.affiliation: School of Health and Social Studies, Colchester Institute, Essex, UK.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Lerwill
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008433:Mathematics; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires