My Journey as a Medical Educator
Tweet My teaching ‘style’ Using the strengths and knowledge of the student to solve problems themselves and only providing just enough information when they get stuck so they can continue… Read more »
Tweet My teaching ‘style’ Using the strengths and knowledge of the student to solve problems themselves and only providing just enough information when they get stuck so they can continue… Read more »
Tweet Memory organization Knowledge can be declarative (facts) or set actions or processes (procedural) Information is more likely to be memorised in the long-term if it has meaning (relates to… Read more »
Tweet Learn to take a detailed history of the presenting complaint i.e. site, character, location, radiation [Reference: Talley & O’Connor] Learn to establish the chronology of a patient’s history in… Read more »
Tweet The exact mechanism of injury and mitigating factors is an important part of risk stratification. Merely noting ‘fall from height’ or ‘T-boned front seat passenger’ is not adequate. Reference… Read more »
Tweet Inadequate communication is a potential cause for adverse incidents. It is particularly important in the dynamic, emotionally charged and information dense environment of the resuscitation room Elements of good communication… Read more »
Tweet DON’T Begin the discussion about treatment options Don’t be preoccupied with what is on your agenda or what you believe or don’t believe you should offer Assume the patient… Read more »
Tweet Much has been written on the subject of team leadership and crew-resource management particularly in a resuscitation situation. It incorporates concepts such as a shared mental map, clear standardised language, role delineation,… Read more »
Tweet The phrase ‘back in my day’ conjures up a tone that suggests the author is infatuated with some traditional and probably irrelevant idea that has no place in modern… Read more »
TweetEfficient Develop discharge plan at time of admission and book in resources e.g. alternative accommodation, community supports etc Conduct consultant rounds early in the day to allow time for decisions… Read more »