When I say … embodied cognition
M. F. van der Schaaf, A. Bakker, O. Ten Cate
Medical Education September 26, 2018 DOI: 10.1111/medu.13678 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Education |
| Key points | Argues that embodied cognition is central to medical practice and education, illustrated by a nephrostomy procedure where the clinician's skilled, situated action integrates perception and movement. |
Abstract
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 other, while carefully observing the patient's breathing. Almost magically, the needle tip slides smoothly into the middle of the pyelum. The next patient will be the resident's case.