A qualitative study of pre-registration house officers in general practice.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate a unique pre-registration house officer (PRHO) rotation involving half a week in general practice over a 4-month period. House officers' and supervisors' views were sought on the value of this type of rotation.


METHODS
Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews.


METHODS
A four-partner postgraduate training practice in a deprived urban part of North-east England.


METHODS
Pre-registration house officers and supervisors.


RESULTS
House officers gained in educational and clinical terms from their period in general practice. They had a high level of individual supervision and teaching and encountered a wider spectrum of illness than in hospital. They found certain aspects of general practice stressful. The supervision required was greater than that needed for a registrar. The supervision of house officers requires support and possibly further education for the supervisor.


CONCLUSIONS
General practice can provide valuable supervised experience at this stage of a doctor's career.
Illing
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Taylor
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Van Zwanenberg
T
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D003142:Communication; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011593:Psychology, Social; D006113:United Kingdom