Objective Activity Peer observation
Clare Conley
Managing Editor of the osteopath magazine, Clare Conley, explores the resources available to plan and carry out peer observation.
In the new CPD scheme that will start in autumn 2018, you’ll need to carry out at least one objective activity …
Objective Activity Peer observation
Mary Bridger
Communities of osteopaths around the country are helping each other to prepare for the new CPD scheme. The new scheme promotes engaging with fellow osteopaths in a supportive way, providing professional support, the ability to develop practice, as well as …
Communication Communication and consent
Steven Bettles, GOsC Policy Manager, explains why effective communication with patients about risks is a clinical decision, rather than just a regulatory requirement.
There is a perception amongst some osteopaths that effective communication with patients is a regulatory requirement imposed …
Objective Activity Patient feedback
Maria Hayes
Maria Hayes (BSc (Hons) Ost, PG Dip. Med. Ed.)
Maria qualified from the London School of Osteopathy (LSO) in 2004. She now has a clinic in London and is also a clinic tutor and teacher at the LSO.
“I decided …
Case-based discussion Objective Activity
Alex
Alex qualified in 2010 from the BSO with a Masters in Osteopathy. During her training, she worked in a variety of healthcare settings including: The Royal Free Hospital in London; the 2010 Marathon; and several GP practices.
She currently has …
Case-based discussion Objective Activity
Sarah Wisson
Sarah trained at the British School of Osteopathy (BSO) and worked in the UK until she moved to New Zealand, where she has worked for 16 years.
“I split my practice between treating people and animals, mainly horses and dogs. …
Objective Activity Patient feedback
Stuart Kramer
Wye Valley osteopath Stuart Kramer shares the experiences in his practice.
After conducting two patient feedback exercises by post, we placed a patient questionnaire permanently on our practice website.
We felt that this would make the questionnaire easily accessible, and …
Objective Activity Patient feedback
Brian McKenna
Peer observation is an objective activity where one osteopath observes and offers feedback on another’s practice. Cardiff-based osteopath Brian McKenna explains how it works.
The aim of peer observation is to give you insight into what you do in everyday …
Objective Activity Patient feedback
Carol Fawkes
Many osteopaths are often concerned to seek feedback about their practice, often assuming that patients do not have the time or the inclination to complete questionnaires. Carol Fawkes, Senior Researcher at the National Council for Osteopathic Research shares research from …
