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  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. […]

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

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

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

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

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

Last week I had the opportunity to interview Jamiu Busari, a leading figure of the healthcare education scene today, and a keynote speaker at AMEE.    In this interview, we discussed Jamiu’s career, achievements and some insights on the upcoming keynote talk at AMEE. Jamiu shared insights on the evolution of medical practice, the impact

Does your doctor’s consultation room feel cold and impersonal? It might be affecting your communication! This blog post explores how the design of a consultation room can influence patient-doctor interaction, privacy, and even medical student training. I will provide tips to create a space that fosters trust and open communication, leading to a better healthcare