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HIPAA FAQ: Patient Rights, Exceptions, and Violations

HIPAA: Frequently Asked Questions Whether you are new to the concept or you have years of experience managing HIPAA compliance at different organizations, we all have questions sometimes. On this page you will find answers regarding HIPAA patient rights and the particular situations in which these are superseded. If you have more technical questions about […]

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The importance of video recording in healthcare

Introduction In today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape, video recording has emerged as an essential tool in many areas such as doctor patient consultations, operation room design and more. From boosting patient communication and medical education to generating innovative research, video recording technology is changing the way we deliver and experience healthcare. For example, a study

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How Nurses Stay Current: A Practical Guide to Lifelong Learning

  Introduction  A nurse’s career is a lifelong journey of continuous learning and growth. It’s a profession that demands constant adaptation and innovation. In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, lifelong learning isn’t just a nice-to-have, but rather a must-have. This blog aims to give an update on recent research papers about lifelong learning in nursing.

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Feedback Models in Healthcare Education: Which One to Use

Choosing a feedback model is not an administrative decision. The framework a clinical educator uses shapes what gets said, who speaks first, how emotions are handled, and whether the learner leaves with something they can act on. Seven models are in common use across medical education, each designed for a different context, a different learner

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Empathy in Healthcare: Why it matters for patient care

Empathy in healthcare is the ability of clinicians to understand a patient’s perspective, acknowledge their emotional experience, and communicate that understanding in ways that build trust and support healing. It combines cognitive empathy — understanding what a patient thinks and feels — with the communication behaviours that make that understanding visible to the patient. In

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The SPIKES Communication Model: A Step-by-Step Guide

What is the SPIKES model? Delivering bad news is one of the toughest challenges in healthcare. The SPIKES model offers a step-by-step framework that helps clinicians approach these conversations with empathy, clarity, and professionalism. Whether you’re a seasoned physician or a medical student, understanding and practicing SPIKES breaking bad news techniques can significantly improve patient

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AMEE Speaker Interviews: Key Takeaways on Healthcare Education and Communication

At the AMEE conference this year, I had the opportunity to interview several of the respected speakers.    This blog will give a small introduction on each speaker and the main insights taken from each interview. Giving you all the information compact together.    I also interviewed Keynote speaker Jamiu Busari prior to the AMEE

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Peer Feedback in Medical Education for Clinical Training

Peer Feedback in Medical Education for Clinical Training Peer feedback in medical education helps students and trainees learn from each other’s clinical communication, consultation structure, teamwork, and professional behavior. Instead of relying only on faculty comments, learners review specific moments and discuss what worked, what was missed, and what could improve next time. However, peer

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