Social Science of Persuasion used in Medical Consultations

Another Another animated video on reminding us all that what we are doing is selling health - we ask patients to give up something they value for something that we are trying to convince them will make their life better. Doctors often forget this fact. I believe we have a lot to learn from the research already done in marketing and social science.

Enjoy this video.

On Sherlock Holmes and mindfulness, curiosity and enjoyment

What a great way to introduce these concepts that are so important - mindfulness - and the importance of quiet, thinking time! Also, the importance of curiosity, and 'the Game is on'...

An excellent doctor once told me what he enjoyed in medicine - it was the part of being the detective - Sherlock Holmes. I hope this reminds you of this enjoyment and the importance of it!

Posture Correction for Plantar Fasciitis, Tennis Elbow, Back Pain, etc

A long video, but quite good exercises

Motivation cartoon

A funny illustrated talk on management / motivation which will see some of your needs for developing this aspect of your curriculum.

Shave excision skin surgery

Shave excision demonstration. You can inject fewer times to achieve anaesthesia.

Why Things Hurt

It is a myth that people should be 'pain free'. Drugs are NOT the answer.

Video on Understanding Pain - What to do about it in less than five minutes?

An Australian Government Funded body produces this Video.

I wonder how we can make this more available for patients.