Burnout in Israeli medical students: a national survey.

Introduction: Professional burnout is characterized by loss of enthusiasm for work, cynicism, and a low sense of personal efficacy. Burnout may adversely affect medical professionalism. Burnout is common in clinicians and varying rates have been reported in medical students.

Perceptions of Practicing Physicians and Members of the Public on the Attributes of a "Good Doctor".

Since physician-patient relationships are a central part of the medical practice, it is essential to understand whether physicians and the general public share the same perspective on traits defining a "good doctor". Our study compared the perceptions of physicians and members of the public on the essential traits of a "good doctor." We conducted parallel surveys of 1000 practicing specialist-physicians, and 500 members of the public in Israel.

Nurturing a Society of Learners: Suggestions from Traditional Jewish Pedagogy for Medical Education.

Historically speaking, in many societies a select few carried the burden of preserving and transferring knowledge. While modern society has broadened the scope of education, this is not enough in the medical sciences. We must ensure that all those who pursue a career in medicine become life-long learners who will grow and contribute well beyond their years in medical school.

[NEWBORN DISCHARGE LETTER AS A COMMUNICATION DOCUMENT FOR CONTINUITY OF CARE].

Aims: To check information items in newborn discharge letters from various delivery rooms and compare them to the expectations of community pediatricians.

Background: The newborn discharge letter is the document that supports the transition of care from the hospital stay to life at home and in the community. It usually summarizes medical information related to the baby's family, maternal pregnancies, delivery and the stay in hospital until discharge.