Optimising learning in the operating department is crucial to ensure that all staff are appropriately skilled and knowledgeable in their sphere of practice. Learning in small groups is popular and a good use of limited resources for professional development. This paper explores three types of small groups and how this type of facilitation can be used in the operating department.
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