Mattu, Amal / Winters, Michael / Martinez, Joseph (eds.) Practical Teaching in Emergency Medicine
1. Edition - January 2009 46.90 Euro 2009. 264 Pages, Softcover - Practical Approach Book - ISBN-10: 1-4051-7622-9 ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-7622-4 - John Wiley & Sons
Short description This book is aimed at practising emergency physicians and residents in training. The ultimate goal of the book is to outline how to best teach in the unique environment of the emergency department. No other specialty in medicine is practised in such a unique environment, and this book will get at the essential core of how to best teach in the emergency department. It will be an important and welcome addition to the medical education community, especially for anyone practicing emergency medicine.
From the contents Editors and Contributors.
Preface.
Section 1 Background/Introduction.
Chapter 1 Adult learners in the emergency department.
Chapter 2 Obstacles to teaching in the emergency department.
Chapter 3 Teaching and patient care in emergency medicine.
Section 2 Teaching in the Emergency Department.
Chapter 4 Bedside teaching in the emergency department.
Chapter 5 Teaching procedures: beyond "see one, do one, teach one".
Chapter 6 Providing feedback in the emergency department.
Chapter 7 The computer as a teaching tool.
Chapter 8 Teaching the intangibles: professionalism and interpersonal skills/communication.
Section 3 Teaching Specific Groups.
Chapter 9 Teaching medical students.
Chapter 10 Teaching trainees from other services in the emergency department.
Chapter 11 The education of resident physicians in emergency medicine: a United States perspective.
Chapter 12 Teaching physicians in training how to teach.
Section 4 Improving as an Educator in Emergency Medicine.
Chapter 13 Characteristics of great teachers.
Chapter 14 Effective presentation skills.
Chapter 15 Small group discussion skills.
Chapter 16 Faculty development as a guide for becoming a better teacher.
Section 5 Teaching Techniques and Strategies.
Chapter 17 Strategies for effective clinical emergency department teaching.
Chapter 18 Pearls and pitfalls in teaching: what works, what doesn't?.
