Twelve Years Since Importance of Cross-Cultural Competency Recognized: Where Are We Now?

Twelve Years Since Importance of Cross-Cultural Competency Recognized: Where Are We Now?

INTRODUCTION The objective of this study was to analyze the content and volume of literature that has been written on cultural competency in emergency medicine (EM) since its educational imperative was first described by the Institute of Medicine in 2002. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive literature search through the PubMed portal in January 2015 to identify all articles and reviews that ...

Reflection for the undergraduate on writing in the portfolio: where are we now and where are we going?

Introduction: The portfolio can be seen as a tool for assessmentof a variety of learning activities that differ in content, usage, andassessment. The portfolio not only meets the learner’s educationalneeds but also the political and public reassurance demand thatthe health professional has achieved the required competency ofthe curriculum that allows him or her to practice safely with orwithout...

Amyloidosis-where are we now and where are we heading?

CONTEXT Amyloidoses are disorders of diverse etiology in which deposits of abnormally folded proteins share distinctive staining properties and fibrillar ultrastructural appearance. Amyloidosis ultimately leads to destruction of tissues and progressive disease. With recent advances in the treatment of systemic amyloidoses the importance of an early diagnosis of amyloid, and a correct diagnosis ...

Where are we now? Where are we going?

Where are we now and where are we headed?