In the setting of healthcare, the emphasis has traditionally been on technical expertise and clinical knowledge. However, in recent years, the importance of soft skills in medical practice has gained recognition. These skills, encompassing communication, empathy, teamwork, and professionalism among others, are pivotal not only for fostering positive patient outcomes but also for shaping a … Read more
Nonverbal communication is a very broad term used to describe any communication that is not related to the spoken word such as facial expressions, gestures, body language and many more. Humans are always communicating even when we don’t speak, the saying “silence can be louder than words” is very much true. This blog will discuss … Read more
Today’s dynamic medical setting is more complex than ever, and the evolution of medical recording software and simulation recording systems are reshaping the way medical students learn and grow. With greater access to innovative tools and knowledge, the teaching of medicine undergoes a significant transformation. In this blog, we will explore the benefits that recording … Read more
The field of healthcare is constantly evolving. New medical advancements emerge at an unprecedented pace, demanding healthcare professionals to be lifelong learners. There are hundreds of different elements involved in the training of healthcare which contribute to a student’s learning. Throughout this blog we will take a look at what reflective practice is, the importance … Read more
What is shared decision-making in healthcare? Shared decision-making (SDM) in healthcare is a process in which healthcare providers and patients work together to make decisions about the patient’s care. This means that the patient is not simply told what to do, but is instead involved in the decision-making process. SDM is important because it can … Read more
The Dutch population is blessed with an excellent healthcare system. The Netherlands has a consistent place in the top three of the world index of healthcare innovation and scores highly on many other medical quality indexes. Anyone working in quality knows that quality is a process not a destination. In a series of interviews I … Read more
Videolab at AMEE conference 2023! The AMEE conference this year, held from the 26th to the 30th of August in the vibrant city of Glasgow, UK, was a truly amazing experience for our Codific team. This year being our first year attending, with over 4,500 participants from 110 countries, everyone came seeking insights and collaboration … Read more
“Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilisation work.” – Vince Lombardi (source) Key takeaways There are six categories that fit inside of inter professional collaboration that must be achieved. There are multiple barriers that must be addressed to achieve … Read more
The NVMO conference took place on the 11th and 12th of May. Four members of the Codific team attended the event in Maastricht, CEO – Aram, Co-Founder and CGO – Dag, and Growth Strategists Michaella and Nicolas. The conference brought together educators, medical professionals, and experts in the field to explore inter-professional collaboration in … Read more
Introduction to Feedback in Healthcare Training Key takeaways: The importance of feedback in healthcare should not go unnoticed. Feedback helps doctors identify their strengths, areas for improvement, and work towards enhancing their effectiveness. Correctly delivered feedback gives people the ability to manage, develop and improve performance much more efficiently. There are very typical feedback methods … Read more