
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Wilson, Hamish 
T1  - Viewpoint: Challenges in the doctor&#8211;patient relationship: 12 tips for more effective peer group discussion
JF  - Journal of Primary Health Care
JO  - J Prim Health Care
Y1  - 2015
VL  - 7
IS  - 3
SP  - 260
EP  - 263
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/HC15260 
N2  - In New Zealand, almost all general practitioners are members of peer groups, which provide opportunities for both clinical discussion and collegial support. This article proposes that peer groups can also be a useful medium for exploring specific challenges within the doctor&#8211;patient relationship. However, the peer group culture needs to be receptive to this particular goal. Structured discussion can help peer group members explore interpersonal issues more thoroughly. KEYWORDS: Balint group; continuing medical education; general practitioners; peer group; physician-patient relationship 
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