Perceptions of ad hoc supervision encounters in general practice training: A qualitative interview-based study

Abstract

Background Ad hoc supervision encounters occur between general practitioner (GP) supervisors and general practice registrars outside scheduled teaching sessions. Anecdotally reported as important learning opportunities, these encounters are rarely explored in the literature. Objective This study examined supervisors', registrars' and practice managers' perceptions of ad hoc supervisory encounters. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with purposively sampled supervisors, registrars and practice managers from regional general practice settings. Data were analysed using template analysis. Results Fifteen respondents participated in the interviews. Their perceptions of ad hoc encou..