On-site interprofessional education (IPE) simulation is primarily used to teach students teamwork, communication, and crisis resource management. Participants view it as an educational environment in which to acquire and consolidate skills. Virtual IPE simulation is traditionally seen as an opportunity to supplement, complement, and reinforce on-site IPE (OI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The ACGME require compliance with six core competencies - professionalism is one of them. Non-professional behavior is the most common reason for disciplinary action against physicians by the Medical Boards. Professionalism should be taught and measured at an early stage of the physician's career.
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The incidence of esophageal perforation may be increasing as endoscopic procedures are becoming a standard diagnostic technique. Other situations such as vomiting, infection, malignancies may also be associated with esophageal rupture. Presenting symptoms may be non specific but delay in accurate diagnosis carries a high morbidity and mortality.
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