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Consultants' study leave--value for money?

J R Bennett1

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Hull, Hull Royal Infirmary, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Consultants utilized study leave, with 82% taking leave averaging 182.80 pounds per episode. Most leave was deemed valuable and knowledge gained was shared with colleagues.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Study leave is a crucial component of professional development for hospital consultants.
  • Understanding the utilization and perceived value of study leave is essential for resource allocation and professional growth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the expenditure and perceived value of study leave among consultants in a large acute hospital trust.
  • To determine the extent of knowledge sharing following study leave.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to consultants within a single large acute hospital trust.
  • Consultants reported on the purpose, cost, and value of their study leave over a 12-month period.

Main Results:

  • 82% of consultants took study leave during the 12-month period.
  • The average cost per study leave episode was 182.80 pounds.
  • The majority of study leave was considered valuable, with most consultants sharing their acquired knowledge with colleagues.

Conclusions:

  • Study leave is widely utilized by consultants and is generally perceived as valuable.
  • The sharing of knowledge gained from study leave enhances its overall benefit to the institution.

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