INTRODUCTION X-ray Operator (XO) supervision in Queensland is performed by radiographers in a site removed from the XO site. This has historically been performed by telephone when the XO requires immediate help, as well as post-examination through radiographer review and the provision of written feedback on images produced. This project aimed to improve image quality through the provision of re...

OBJECTIVE The authors investigated the current practice of intensive psychotherapy by residents in the department of psychiatry. METHODS We mailed a questionnaire to 126 fourth-year psychiatry residents in order to obtain data on their clients' sociodemographic characteristics, the settings in which psychotherapy is being conducted, the effects of psychotherapy, the difficulties associated wi...

Clinical supervision is an essential aspect of every mental health professional's training. The importance of ensuring that supervision is provided competently, ethically, and legally is explained. The elements of the ethical practice of supervision are described and explained. Specific issues addressed include informed consent and the supervision contract, supervisor and supervisee competence,...

INTRODUCTION The Dutch healthcare inspectorate (IGZ) supervises the quality and safety of healthcare in the Netherlands. Owing to the growing population of (community dwelling) older adults and changes in the Dutch healthcare system, the IGZ is exploring new methods to effectively supervise care networks that exist around frail older adults. The composition of these networks, where formal and i...

supervision of insurance in all states is carried out for the purpose of development and evolution of insurance market. however, the method and field of supervision is different in states in relation to time and law and national development structure. the function of insurance in relation to creation of security and continuance of economic and social activities and development of social justice...

PURPOSE To develop a computer-assisted method for the quantitation of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) for the support of clinical trials. METHODS Fluorescein angiographic images were selected from 5 patients enrolled in a clinical trial for which three follow-up visits were available. Thirty- and 600-second images were digitized at 1000 dots/in and registered (aligned) with polynomial warp...

Nine counselling psychology students were enrolled in a 12-week pilot practicum (i.e. a work placement) for either one hour of course credit (six students) or three hours (three students). Group supervision was provided both in-person and by videoconferencing. Each trainee completed a measure evaluating their satisfaction with supervision (Supervisory Satisfaction Questionnaire, SSQ) and the su...