News tagged with training tool


SPIRIT 2013 clinical trial protocol guidelines issued

(HealthDay)—A panel of experts, including trial investigators, trial coordinators, and representatives from ethics and regulatory agencies, has developed the Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for ...

Other created Jan 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Virtual learning iPad app to help train future neurosurgeons

A new mobile 'app', downloadable free of charge, will assist with the training of future neurosurgeons, and is just one of a stream of programmes being developed, adapting visual computing and three dimensional ...

Surgery created Jan 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Young gamers offer insight to teaching new physicians robotic surgery (w/ Video)

What can high school and college-age video game enthusiasts teach young surgeons-in-training?

Surgery created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ASGE initiative addresses endoscopy simulators for training and skill assessment

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy's (ASGE) Preservation and Incorporation of Valuable Endoscopic Innovations (PIVI) initiative addresses the use of endoscopy simulators for training and assessing skills ...

Other created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Shared decision-making between doctors and patients can reduce antibiotic use

A training tool that helps physicians involve patients in decision-making can reduce the use of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). ...

Medications created Jul 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Doctors can learn empathy through a computer-based tutorial

Cancer doctors want to offer a sympathetic ear, but sometimes miss the cues from patients. To help physicians better address their patients' fears and worries, a Duke University researcher has developed a new interactive ...

Health created Oct 31, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast