Brit J Hosp Med
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Faculty development is key to ensuring quality clinical teaching, but standardising teaching practices in multiple settings is a challenge. This article presents an example of a 3-year faculty development programme for teaching clinical reasoning skills, implemented by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada for its faculty members at multiple teaching sites. A follow-up study 1-5 months after the final workshop, using a self-assessment questionnaire, indicates that almost half of the participants transferred some of their newly acquired knowledge into their teaching practices. This article discusses factors to consider when developing a faculty development culture, at both a programme and faculty level, to support quality teaching and learning.
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Aneurysms are associated with significant complications if not diagnosed and managed appropriately. Popliteal arterial aneurysms are the most common peripheral aneurysm, and can cause pain, nerve compression, ischaemia and limb loss. Vascular surgery is an emerging specialty under the remit of general surgery, with the primary objectives of preventing death and limb loss. This article summarises the epidemiology, investigation and management of popliteal arterial aneurysms for vascular and non-vascular trainees.
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Abdominal X-rays are frequently requested by clinicians in the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary acute medical initial assessment unit. ⋯ Promoting graded assertive communication is an effective means of helping junior doctors to challenge seniors requesting non-indicated abdominal X-rays.
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This editorial reviews the 'Mind the Implementation Gap' report, which calls for the government, parliamentarians and NHS leaders to take action to address the underlying causes of avoidable harm in healthcare and details specific recommendations relating to the areas of the implementation gap.