Taking Counselling Seriously: An Option for Doctors in Management? An Essential for Doctors in Management?

Abstract

Outlines the philosophy, concepts and structure of a course in counselling for consultants. The participants on the first course were introduced to counselling whilst on a management course and had asked for further training. They found the skills useful in enabling their own personal development; in working with their patients; in supporting their colleagues and in career advice to junior staff. Evaluation indicates the high value placed by participants on this course.

Citation

Jones, H., Connor, M. and Bennett, J. (1992), "Taking Counselling Seriously: An Option for Doctors in Management? An Essential for Doctors in Management?", Journal of Management in Medicine, Vol. 6 No. 3, pp. 28-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001328