Referral in Education and Medicine: Differing Patterns of Development in Specialized Professions.

Kerr, Stephen T.

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ERIC Number: EJ326124

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Referral in Education and Medicine: Differing Patterns of Development in Specialized Professions.

Kerr, Stephen T.

Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, v12 n4 p416-36 Nov 1985

Explores how physicians and educators handle referrals. A content analysis of interview responses shows (1) the extent of agreement on grounds for referral and causes of disagreement, (2) how practitioners handle disagreements, and (3) how clients deal with transitions during referral. (Author/CT)

Descriptors: Ethics, Medicine, Physicians, Problem Solving, Professional Occupations, Referral, Specialization, Teacher Role, Teaching (Occupation)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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