Abstract
A good supervisor:• Ensures that he or she and the JMO are clear about theirrespective roles and responsibilities for the term, particularly withregard to patient care (see below).• Informs the JMO how supervision will occur — that time willbe set aside to observe the JMO’s performance.• Provides feedback in a positive way. Unless weaknesses aretackled in a clear, unambiguous way, JMOs won’t get the message.• Makes time to get to know the JMO as a person, as someonewho has a life outside medicine as well. It can be interesting andimpressive to learn what JMOs can do, along with letting themlearn something of your own life.• Recognises that there are power factors (eg, age, gender,sexuality, race) that may influence the relationship. If this causes aproblem that can’t be satisfactorily resolved, a different supervisorshould be found for the JMO.Another way of considering the qualities of a good supervisor isto examine the factors that are associated with a happy JMO (Box).Supervising patient care
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