Expecting understanding, understanding expectations: Continuing medical education and the doctor-patient relationship

1998 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacques Frenette ◽  
André Sindon ◽  
André Jacques ◽  
Viateur Lalonde ◽  
Claude Bélisle
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Continuing Medical Education ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Doctor Patient Relationship

scholarly journals Whys and hows of patient-based teaching

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Doshi ◽  
Nick Brown
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Clinical Teaching ◽  
Curriculum Planning ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Patient Assessment ◽  
Doctor Patient Relationship ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Uk Government

Recent developments in medical education and in UK government policy for the training and service commitment of junior doctors have highlighted the need to examine clinical teaching. There is growing evidence of the effectiveness of more structured approaches to patient-based teaching. The scope of what can be taught includes the three domains of knowledge, skill and attitudes. There are proven models to deliver teaching not only of patient assessment and management but also of all aspects of the doctor–patient relationship. The application of patient-based teaching is entirely consonant with the rigours of the outcome-based approach to curriculum planning and delivery. The successful, thoughtful adoption of patient-based teaching is part of the ‘professionalisation’ of education in psychiatry that in turn begs questions about the learning, accreditation and reward of those involved as teachers at all levels.

scholarly journals Cultivation of humanistic values in medical education through anatomy pedagogy and gratitude ceremony for body donors

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaihua Guo ◽  
Tao Luo ◽  
Li-Hua Zhou ◽  
Dazheng Xu ◽  
Guangming Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
The Body ◽  
Human Anatomy ◽  
Medical Graduate ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Doctor Patient Relationship ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background One of the most important objectives of modern medical education is to empower medical students to become humanistic clinicians. Human anatomy plays a crucial role in this mission by using cadavers to cause reflections on death, dying, illness, and the role of medical practitioners in humanistic care. The objective of this study was to introduce, describe, and evaluate the impact of a ceremony in honor of the body donors on ethical and humanistic attitudes of medical students. Methods We used a phenomenological research approach to explore and understand the lived experiences of the anatomy teachers as they teach anatomy in the context of humanism and ethics. A separate survey of third-year medical students was carried out to understand their perceptions of changes in themselves, respect for donors and donor families, and their relationship with patients. Data were collected in two phases: a desktop review of teaching materials followed by in-depth interviews of the main anatomy teachers followed by a self-administered, 5-item Likert scaled questionnaire given to students. Results In the present article, we describe the rituals conducted in honor of body donors at our School of Medicine. We also describe the lived experiences of anatomy teachers as they work on improving humanistic education quality through the introduction of the concept of “silent mentor” which refers to a cadaver that quietly allows medical students to learn from it. In turn, a ceremony in honor of body donors who have altruistically donated their bodies so that learning anatomy through dissection would be possible is also introduced. A survey of the impact of the ceremony in honor of body donors on medical students revealed positive responses in terms of promoting studying anatomy (3.96 Vs 3.95) as well as reflections on own death (4.44 Vs 4.35), the life of body donors (4.07 Vs 4.04), and how to humanely view future patients and their significant others (4.32 Vs 4.24) relative to those that did not attend the ceremony (5-item Likert scale). The majority of the students that attended the ceremony also indicated that it had a positive impact on their future doctor-patient relationship, thinking about the possibility of donating their body for teaching as well as about medical ethics. Most of them also think that attending the ceremony helped reduce their anxiety, fear, and disgust of seeing corpses or dissecting and 90% insisted that memorial ceremonies should continue being conducted at Zhongshan Medical School. Conclusion The combination of the anatomy component of the basic medical curriculum and gratitude ceremonies as well as activities to promote body bequeathal programs might help to accomplish the goal of cultivating high-quality medical students and professionals for the future. The long-term benefits would be a medical graduate who exudes empathy, relates well with patients and their significant others, leading to a productive doctor-patient relationship.

scholarly journals Trekking as a metaphor for medicine and medical education

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-69
Author(s):  
PR Shankar ◽  
V Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Doctor Patient Relationship ◽  
Holistic View

Nepal is a favored trekking destination. Over the years a number of trekking styles have emerged and the author sees similarities between trekking styles and methods of medical education. Problem-based learning strategies make students more involved in their own learning and teachers act as facilitators. Trekkers and medical students mostly concentrate on the immediate trail or different subjects and are able to obtain an integrated and holistic view only occasionally. The nature of the doctor-patient relationship is changing with patients wanting to play a more active role in their treatment. Workers in the trekking industry and doctors slowly rise through the ranks. Often people take up jobs with more responsibilities and challenges which pay better. Technology has invaded both trekking and healthcare and most of the money is made by middlemen. In addition to other areas medicine is focusing on preparing patients for the final exist Key Words: Problem-based learning; doctor-patient relationship; medicine. DOI: 10.3126/jcmsn.v6i1.3607 Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2010, Vol. 6, No. 1, 67-69

The internet—A useful communication tool but no replacement for the doctor-patient relationship

2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A735-A735
Author(s):  
C STREETS ◽  
J PETERS ◽  
D BRUCE ◽  
P TSAI ◽  
N BALAJI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Internet ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Doctor Patient Relationship
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