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Narrative competence: A neglected area in undergraduate curricula
This article by Corbally and Grant (2016) explores the issue of the development of the capacity of nurses to attend, interpret and intelligently responding to the stories of the people within their care. The authors argue this ability needs to be overtly included in the undergraduate curricula. They believe that empathy and trustworthy practice through […]
Innovative teaching in situational awareness
Human factors are inherent in the health professions. This paper by Gregory et al (2015) describes the introduction of non-technical skills such as situational awareness. In this programme students were introduced to hazards and cues they may find in clinical areas with the aim of promoting patient safety and preventing adverse events. In groups, […]