Balint groups--an Australian perspective
Lustig, M.
Australian Family Physician 35(8): 639
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8495 PMID: 16894443 Document Number: 602395
Balint groups are an important, internationally established method of training general practitioners in the psychological aspects of their work. Small groups of GPs meet regularly with a trained leader to discuss clinical material from their practices, with a focus on the doctor-patient relationship. This article explains the Balint group model and its benefits and describes what is known about Balint groups in Australia, including avenues for Balint group experience available to Australian GPs.