Objective Activity Peer observation
‘Observations are time well spent’
Mary Bridger
Objective Activity
Objective Activity Peer observation / Workbook
Peer Observation Workbook
Peer observation is an example of 'an objective activity' – it’s a means of getting objective feedback on your practice from a colleague, enabling you to reflect on what you do and to consider how you might enhance your practice.
Objective Activity Patient feedback
What do your patients really think?
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
Carrying out case based discussions via skype
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
Case-based discussion: learning and engaging with peers
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
Collecting patient feedback – how we went about it
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 …
Case-based discussion Objective Activity / Template
Case-based discussion template
Download the template to use and adapt for a case-based discussion.
Objective Activity Patient feedback
Observing your peers
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
Giving patient feedback – the patient perspective
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 …
Clinical audit Objective Activity / Template
Clinical audit report template
At the conclusion of a clinical audit, it can be helpful to write up a brief report and to record it in order to support your discussion with your peer at a later date.