RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Practice, supervision, consultancy and appraisal: a continuum of learning. JF British Journal of General Practice JO Br J Gen Pract FD British Journal of General Practice SP 662 OP 665 VO 53 IS 493 A1 John Launer YR 2003 UL http://bjgp.org/content/53/493/662.abstract AB I examine four different kinds of learning conversation: reflective practice, clinical supervision, work consultancy and performance appraisal. I propose that there is a close and reciprocal relationship between these kinds of conversation, and that they represent different aspects of a unified field, or continuum. I argue that appraisal should be seen as part of this learning continuum rather than as form of monitoring.