Demise of the stethoscope

Medical practice has undergone a massive drift over the past several years. With the advent of modernization and technical advancements in both diagnostic and therapeutic fields, bedside clinical skills have suffered a setback. Increasing patient load in the hospitals, administrative commitments of the physicians, and need to get superspecialty fellowships are some of the factors which preclude resident teaching, which, in-turn hamper their long-term clinical skills and influence the patient–doctor relationship. In this perspective, I narrate my own experience regarding changing attitude of the younger generation of doctors toward patient care and also describe the role of a mentor in shaping the believes and practices of his medical students. Using real-world examples, I further discuss the obstacles which hamper good medical practice and suggest possible ways to overcome some of them.     

综合提醒系统对脑卒中患者出院6个月知信行和临床结局的效果

目的 探讨健康信念综合提醒系统对脑卒中患者出院后6个月健康知识、信念、行为、卫生服务利用情况及临床结局的效果。方法 2015年2月至2016年3月,方便抽样广州市3家综合医院高血压并发缺血性脑卒中出院患者174例,分为对照组(n = 87)和干预组(n = 87)。对照组予常规健康教育;干预组在此基础上采用“基于健康信念模式的综合提醒系统”进行健康教育和延续护理。出院6个月后,采用脑卒中健康知识问卷(SKQ)、脑卒中患者健康信念简表(SF-HBMS-SP)和脑卒中健康行为量表(HBS-SP)进行调查,并记录临床结局(急诊就诊、再住院、复发和死亡)。结果 对照组75例、干预组76例完成调查。干预组SKQ (U = 903.000)、SF-HBMS-SP (t = -9.099)和HBS-SP (t = -7.786)总分均显著高于对照组(P < 0.001)。干预组门诊复诊率(97.37%)显著高于对照组(76.00%) ( P <0.001);两组急诊就诊数和再住院数无显著性差异(P > 0.05),死亡和复发率无显著性差异( P > 0.05)。 结论 健康信念综合提醒系统能提高脑卒中患者出院后健康知识、信念、行为和门诊复诊率,但尚未对临床结局产生明显效果。     

The Importance of Quality Perioperative Patient Education

Surgical patients, both inpatient and outpatient, need perioperative education in order to know how to prepare for surgery and what they can expect in the days following their surgical procedure. Quality perioperative patient education not only improves postoperative patient outcomes, but contributes as well to high patient satisfaction scores, which are currently tied to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reimbursements. This paper will demonstrate the importance of patient education and describe some perioperative Internet-based resources.     

基于“317护”健教平台的慢性肝病患者健康教育效果评价

目的探讨"317护"健教平台在住院的慢性肝病患者健康教育应用中的临床效果。方法选择2018年1～6月我院170例15～65周岁的住院患者为研究对象,采用随机数字表法等分为观察组和对照组,对照组由责任护士进行常规面对面的健康教育指导,观察组采用"317护"微信平台开展健康教育,比较两组患者对入院须知、疾病知识、治疗方法、检查须知、药物知识、饮食指导、出院指导等知识的掌握程度,两组患者对所获健康知识方式的满意度。结果观察组患者对入院须知、疾病知识、药物知识、饮食指导等的知晓率达93.95%,知识掌握程度明显高于对照组的81.18%,差异有统计学意义(P0.05),观察组患者对健康教育的满意度高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论结合"317护"健教平台的管理模式,能提高患者对健康教育知识的知晓率,促进患者对疾病的自我管理,提高其对护理工作的满意度。     

Strategies to improve research capacity across European general practice: The views of members of EGPRN and Wonca Europe

Background: The effectiveness of any national healthcare system is highly correlated with the strength of primary care within that system. A strong research basis is essential for a firm and vibrant primary care system. General practitioners (GPs) are at the centre of most primary care systems.

Objectives: To inform on actions required to increase research capacity in general practice, particularly in low capacity countries, we collected information from the members of the European General Practice Research Network (EGPRN) and the European World Organization of Family Doctors (Wonca).

Methods: A qualitative design including eight semi-structured interviews and two discursive workshops were undertaken with members of EGPRN and Wonca Europe. Appreciative inquiry methods were utilized. Krueger’s (1994) framework analysis approach was used to analyse the data.

Results: Research performance in general practice requires improvements in the following areas: visibility of research; knowledge acquisition; mentoring and exchange; networking and research networks; collaboration with industry, authorities and other stakeholders. Research capacity building (RCB) strategies need to be both flexible and financially supported. Leadership and collaboration are crucial.

Conclusion: Members of the GP research community see the clear need for both national and international primary care research networks to facilitate appropriate RCB interventions. These interventions should be multifaceted, responding to needs at different levels and tailored to the context where they are to be implemented.     

Learning theories and principles in surgical education and technical learning

What is important to think about in surgical education and technical skills training? Technical skills training is grounded in social cognitive theory and the concepts of modeling and self-efficacy. Cognitive and nontechnical learning is critical to supplement the overall proficiency of the surgical learner in performing an operation. Technical learning is cemented by deliberate practice and there is benefit to productive struggle and failure. External cognitive load should be minimized to maximized operative skills advancement.     

唐代医学教育制度及教材

唐代不仅从中央到地方设立了医学专门教育机构,而且存在丰富多样的医学师徒相授和寺观宗教医学传播活动。医学教育类型多样,实施分科教学,呈现出多科性与专业性并存的特征;重视教学测评,与科举考试相结合,确立国家办学管理的地位。唐代医学教材建设取得显著成就,对医学教育人才培养发挥重要作用,它与医学教育制度一道对当代医学教育有一定的启示。     

一例分化型甲状腺癌患者健康管理全科医生教学案例分析

甲状腺癌已成为北京市增长较快的恶性肿瘤。本文通过介绍1例由全科医生首诊、术后连续随访4年的分化型甲状腺癌患者的诊疗经过，采用临床案例教学方法，重点关注甲状腺结节良恶性的鉴别，全科医生接诊甲状腺结节患者的诊治流程及对甲状腺癌患者术后长期监测、健康管理的内容，引导患者规范诊治，以期为逐步实现甲状腺癌患者个体化、不同风险分层的高质量管理，提高在职全科医生、全科医学专业住院医师规范化培训的学员对甲状腺结节、分化型甲状腺癌患者的规范诊治水平，提供参考。