Criticisms of the scientist-practitioner model of clinical
training
- It is outdated. There was a need for alternatives.
- The single model has different perspectives. It was based on
different philosophies rather than one.
- Much emphasis was placed on research that people did not have
time to do 'practice'
Advantages
- Making clinical research and practice relevant.
- The theoretical framework makes the contribution of life-long
learning.
- Research-practiced based gave proper structure.
- Scientifically accountable.