Clinical Education for the Health Professions: Theory and Practice

​This book compiles the state of the art and science of health professions education into one truly international resource with expertise in many and varied topics. It aligns profession specific contributions with inter-professional offerings, and prompts readers to think deeply about their educational practices. The book explores the contemporary context of health professions education, philosophical and theoretical underpinnings, whole of curriculum considerations, supporting learning in clinical settings. In specific topics, it approaches to assessment, evidence-based educational methods, governance, quality improvement, scholarship and leadership in health professions education and some forecasting of trends and practices. This book offers an invaluable resource for students, educators, academics and others interested in health professions education.