title: Twelve tips for effective clinical supervision based on a narrative literature review and expert opinion.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Clinical supervision has gained wide recognition in recent years as an essential component of a practitioner's continuing professional development. However, confusion exists in professional literature regarding the most effective models, styles, processes and methods of clinical supervision.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This article outlines the elements required to establish and sustain an effective clinical supervision arrangement for health professionals, based on current evidence and the author's expert opinion.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A set of practical strategies are proposed to assist practitioners to establish an ongoing, effective clinical supervision partnership.
authors.affiliation: The University of Queensland , Australia.
authors.forename: Priya
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: Jodie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Copley
authors.forename: Zephanie
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Tyack
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D005246:Feedback; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008611:Mentors; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*