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BEME Guide

The effectiveness of self-assessment on the identification of learner needs, learner activity, and impact on clinical practice: BEME Guide no. 10

Iain Colthart NHS Education for ScotlandView further author information
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Gellisse Bagnall NHS Education for ScotlandView further author information
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Alison Evans University of LeedsView further author information
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Helen Allbutt NHS Education for ScotlandView further author information
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Alex Haig NHS Education for ScotlandView further author information
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Jan Illing University of NewcastleView further author information
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Brian McKinstry University of Edinburgh, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 124-145 | Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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