Patients with chronic bipolar disorder show impairments in interpreting literary fiction - A preliminary explorative study with the short story task.

Introduction: Theory of mind (ToM) is a crucial skill in navigating and functioning in the social world. Significant ToM impairment was consistently found in bipolar disorder; it can be both a state and trait marker of the disorder. However, most of the ToM tests are not sensitive enough to detect subtle individual differences, which would be necessary for an individualized treatment plan.

The effect of reading literary fiction on the theory of mind skills among persons with schizophrenia and normal controls.

Introduction: Recent research data suggest that theory of mind (ToM) skills may improve after reading literary fiction. However, beside this short term favorable effect, regular long-term reading of literary fiction may also support ToM development or may improve ToM performance. The presence of impaired ToM abilities is well-documented in schizophrenia; however, the role of reading in these deficits is unknown.

What do patients think about the Hungarian health care system and medical students' learning outcomes? A cross-sectional study on the patients' perspective in Hungary.

Background: The doctor-patient relationship has changed a lot in the 21st century and the varying expectations of the patients play an important role in future professional medical care. The knowledge of patients' needs is crucial in determining the learning outcomes in medical education. The objective of this study was to examine the expectations of the patients regarding professional and soft skills (e.

[The potential role of improvisation training to optimize communication in emergency care].

Introduction: One of the most common challenges in acute care is the time- and space-limited communication with patients, relatives and colleagues. There is ample evidence, however, that the quality of care, patient and staff satisfaction can be improved, measured and researched using simple communication tools (e.g.

[Accepting cultural differences in the integration of foreign medical students].

Unlabelled: Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: A 21. századra a multikulturális társadalmi közegben az interkulturális tudás, mint készség, fokozott mértékben válik kulcskompetenciává.

Do we need special pedagogy in medical schools? - Attitudes of teachers and students in Hungary: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The quality of medical education is a key factor. The fact that mostly physicians teach tomorrow's physicians without acquiring pedagogical skills before becoming a teacher is a cause of concern. In Hungary, where traditional teaching methods are common, and teachers have not had pedagogical courses in medical education there has not been any research dealing with the issue.

Persons With Schizophrenia Misread Hemingway: A New Approach to Study Theory of Mind in Schizophrenia.

Introduction: Theory of Mind (ToM) is a key component of social cognition. Recently the Short Story Task (SST) was developed as a new measurement of ToM. SST uses a short story of Ernest Hemingway to assess ToM skills.

Bicycle injuries in children: an analysis based on demographic density.

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics and the outcome of bicycle injuries in paediatric patients according to the living environment, and to create guidelines for injury prevention.

Patients: The evaluation was performed in part based on hospital database of 1803 in- and out-patient children treated at the Paediatric Surgical Department of Pécs/Hungary between 2000 and 2006, and at the Department of Paediatric Surgery at the Heim Pal Hospital Budapest between 2004 and 2006. Additionally questionnaires were mailed to the patients' families to gain follow-up information.