Connecticut medicine
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Connecticut medicine · Jun 1998
Teaching senior medical students in an office setting: the apprentice system revisited: a cardiologist's perspective.
The recent changes in medical school curricula, brought about by insurance companies, government agencies, and market forces have shifted the focus of patient care from hospital bedside to office or clinic. Classic approaches to the teaching of medical students in the subspecialties have become confused and inadequate. Students' confidence in their own clinical expertise has been hampered by lack of teaching and guidance, and these functions cannot be filled by higher technology. ⋯ The elective met with enthusiastic support from all students, whose follow-up letters from residencies confirmed the practical value of the course in clinical skills as well as in choice of appropriate higher technology. Although poorly compensated at present, a few plausible suggestions are offered. If structured and coordinated efficiently this practical experience for students can be a real incentive for continued education, inspiration, and pleasure for the faculty monitor, without compromising his or time or income.
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Connecticut medicine · Jun 1998
Workplace violence: Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines for workers in health care and social services.
Workplace violence has become a problem in modern American society. Health-care workers are particularly vulnerable because of the nature of their jobs dealing with clients, many of whom are emotionally disturbed. A brief review of the Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) "Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence Among Health Care and Social Workers" that was published in 1996 is presented. Some sensible ways to implement the OSHA guidelines are also discussed.