Search Tag: learning
2020 30 Oct
The process of peer review has been quite challenging in radiology. The traditional method of peer review involves a score-based assessment of interpretations of imaging studies. This method has been widely used in radiology and accepted by most credentialing bodies. However, whether it produces learning opportunities for radiologists remains questionable. ...Read more
2018 22 Sep
Simulation for building patient safety and quality leadership capacity Simu-Leader is an interactive simulation designed to build the skills needed for today’s safety and quality leaders. This article provides an overview of its assets and role in leadership development. Do healthcare leaders need simulation? Leaders and managers...Read more
2018 22 Sep
Explainer videos as a communication tool. Whether you want to teach staff, motivate them, alter their perceptions, or simply share an idea, animated video is an engaging and memorable approach. The introduction and evolution of innovative ways to represent concepts and topics via animated video have vitalised the learning environment,...Read more
2015 03 Jul
A groundbreaking imaging study published in PLOS Biology shows that the spinal cord engages in its own learning of motor tasks independent of the brain. The new findings may provide new opportunities for rehabilitation after spinal cord injury, according to researchers.. Using a 3.0T MRI scanner, the researchers performed functional magnetic resonance...Read more
2014 15 Oct
The image of residents taking part in rounds to hone their clinical skills is a familiar one. In the context of intensive care, and frequent medical crises, how can this learning take place? The tension between the dual responsibility of patient care and optimal learning is felt in many medical disciplines, but learning interactions have rarely been...Read more
2014 23 Jun
The sudden hospitalisation of a family member is traumatic for anyone old enough to understand the circumstances and consequences of a health emergency. For children left confused and frightened by a family illness, two new comic books have come to the rescue, featuring five superheroes called Medikidz who explain the human body in all its functions...Read more