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Matthias Hofer: Doc’s Coach \u2013
\nPractical Skills for Hospitals and Medical Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Guide to Combating the \u201cChinese Whispers\u201d Effect<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quote from an online forum for medical students (MEDI-LEARN) that speaks for many: \u201cBy the way, I think it\u2019s really terrible that they don\u2019t teach you something like this. It\u2019s done differently on every ward; the nurses say one thing one time and another thing the next, and it seems like nobody really knows for sure.\u201d (This refers to drawing blood from a central venous catheter.) Following the \u201cChinese whispers\u201d principle, inaccuracies in the performance of procedures are passed along and can gradually lead to errors with serious consequences for patients.<\/p>\n

To address this issue, universities around the world are increasingly setting up so-called \u201cskills labs,\u201d where students can learn the practical skills required for everyday medical and nursing practice\u2014often using models\u2014in a standardized format. There are only a few textbooks on this topic available on the market; Matthias Hofer\u2019s *Doc\u2019s Coach* stands out for its outstanding content and pedagogical quality. The list of skills described is comprehensive for basic training, and even skills that are supposedly so simple that a student wouldn\u2019t want to ask anyone about them are explained in detail. (Studies on the economic damage caused by incorrect blood pressure measurements speak for themselves here.) The presentation, featuring a successful combination of photos and text, is clear and large enough to be highly valued by students as a step-by-step guide when practicing on a model. The linking of text and images via small yellow arrows takes a little getting used to but soon proves to be extremely helpful. Hofer does not limit himself to mere procedural descriptions; important additional information\u2014for example, on indications, contraindications, and possible complications\u2014provides valuable links to the necessary background knowledge. <\/p>\n

This book can be very helpful not only for the target audiences mentioned in the preface\u2014\u201cmedical students and resident physicians in the early years of their training\u201d\u2014but also for others. It is also highly recommended for physicians who want to prevent errors from creeping into their performance of the described skills over the years\u2014errors they might then unintentionally pass on to the next generation. Doc\u2019s Coach is also a great help for refreshing one\u2019s memory when, after many years, one finds oneself once again in a situation where one must perform a lumbar puncture or insert a urinary catheter. <\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

A highly recommended book for all healthcare professionals who don\u2019t want to rely solely on the \u201cChinese whispers\u201d principle and their memory when learning, refreshing, or teaching skills.<\/p>\n

by Anita Schmidt, UK Erlangen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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