Medical EducationSeptember 26, 2018M. F. van der Schaaf, A. Bakker, O. Ten Cate
The authors explore the definition of embodied cognition and explain its relevance and importance to medical education and health care. As an experienced interventional radiologist and clinician‐educator, Irene demonstrates how to insert a drain into an obstructed kidney. She talks to a resident, visualises the kidney using an ultrasound device held in one hand and inserts the drain with the...
OBJECTIVES: Mindfulness has the potential to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout in that the doctor who is self-aware is more likely to engage in self-care activities and to manage stress better. Moreover, well doctors are better equipped to foster wellness in their patients. Teaching mindfulness in medical school is gaining momentum; we examined the literature and related websites to...