Clear expectations about what students can do, the skills they should demonstrate, and how they contribute to patient care improves learning, reduces uncertainty for supervisors, and supports safe, high-quality training.

To embed these lessons, NSW Health has developed a Guidance Document for Final-Stage Medical Students on Clinical Placement in NSW Health. The document outlines the expected skills, behaviours and responsibilities students should achieve in their clinical placements across NSW Health.

The guidance provides:

• ​A common framework for NSW Health services and universities
• A clear Scope of Practice for final-stage students
• Shared expectations for supervisors and learners; and
• Alignment with university curricula