Critical appraisal evaluates the trade-offs between staffing demands and service benefits during clinical placements, highlighting the need to balance educational investment with impact.
Student placements are a key component of healthcare professionals’ development as it provides them with real-world experience, knowledge and practical skills. However, while there is a perceived cost to healthcare services when taking on students, there may also be benefits. This commentary critically appraises a systematic review that examines both perspectives – the potential service benefits and the associated staffing requirements.
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