{"product_id":"how-to-assess-doctors-and-health-professionals-isbn-9781444330564","title":"How to Assess Doctors and Health Professionals","description":"This important book offers an introduction to the theory and the varying types of assessment for health care professionals. The book includes information on such topics as Where have work based assessments come from?; Why do we have different parts to the same exam like MCQs and OSCEs?; How do colleges decide who has passed or not?; Why can people pick their own assessors for their MSF?; The role of formative assessment Portfolios and their value. The book avoids jargon, is clear and succinct, and gives the pros and cons of the different assessment processes.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the authors viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Purpose of assessment 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Principles of assessment 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 E-assessment – the use of computer-based technologies in assessment 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Feedback 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Portfolios 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Revalidation 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Assessment types: Part 1 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Assessment types: Part 2 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Programmatic assessment 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Conclusion 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 137\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“This book uses several methods that effectively enable readers to reflect and gauge their knowledge during discussion of assessment techniques. It is succinct and its chapters are organized to allow readers to seek information about specific topics with ease. Learning objectives for each chapter, along with illustrations, tables, and self-reflection questions, enhance the text and contribute to the understanding of the concepts. The authors offer a thorough overview of methods of assessment and their application for medical educators, which will enhance student learning.”  (\u003ci\u003eDoody’s\u003c\/i\u003e, 28 June \u003ci\u003e2013\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Davis\u003c\/b\u003e, Consultant in Continuing Medical Education, Blackpool, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirsty Forrest\u003c\/b\u003e, Clinical Education Advisor, Yorkshire and Humber Deanery, Research and Evaluation Study Skills (RESS formally SSC) Co-Chair, University of Leeds, Consultant Anaesthetist, Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust, Leeds, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudy McKimm\u003c\/b\u003e, Dean and Professor of Medical Education, Swansea University, Swansea, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Assess Doctors and Health Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e provides a useful guide to the theory and practice of the varying types of assessment for health professionals. It discusses the purpose and key principles of assessment and explores specific topics such as e-learning, portfolio assessments and revalidation. The expert authors evaluate the pros and cons of different assessment types and explain how these can be best combined in a coherent education programme.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Contents include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eE-assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeedback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePortfolios\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevalidation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgrammatic assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eClear, succinct, and avoiding jargon, \u003ci\u003eHow to Assess Doctors and Health Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guide for anyone involved in healthcare assessment, from students and novice assessors to experienced teachers needing an overview of recent developments and initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTitles of Related Interest\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Teach Continuing Medical Education\u003cbr\u003e Mike Davis and Kirsty Forrest\u003cbr\u003e 9781405153980\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABC of Clinical Leadership\u003cbr\u003e Tim Swanwick and Judy McKimm\u003cbr\u003e 9781405198172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Medical Education: Evidence, Theory and Practice\u003cbr\u003e Tim Swanwick\u003cbr\u003e 9781405196802\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMJ Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989376286949,"sku":"NP9781444330564","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781444330564.jpg?v=1761783874","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/how-to-assess-doctors-and-health-professionals-isbn-9781444330564","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}