• National Library Week | Only fools rush in: Managing bias in medicine

    Zoom

    There are a number of cognitive biases that impact clinical decision making. These biases impact both novice student doctors and experienced clinicians. In this workshop, you will learn about the most common cognitive biases that impact students and clinicians, and how they can be effectively managed for better patient care. This is a National Library…

  • National Library Week | What is this review used for? Overview of major literature reviews

    Zoom

    This workshop will discuss the three major types of literature reviews that are used by researchers. The description of each type of literature, what each is primarily used for and what methodology each attempts to identify. This is a National Library Week 2023 presentation. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to:…

  • National Library Week | More to the Story: Narrative Medicine, Medical History, the Stories We Tell, and the Stories We Don’t

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    The story we tell about the history of medicine is one of scientific enlightenment and exponential progress against disease. But whose histories do we leave out—and whose concerns do we minimize or ignore—in service of this sanitized tale? Medical humanities and narrative medicine help bring humanity back to clinical practice. Come learn ways to uncover buried…

  • Strategies on Detecting Authority and Misinformation Online

    Zoom

    In this digital age, online users, regardless of their background or credentials, can easily create, interpret, and disseminate information. With a plethora of information being so readily available, it is essential for users to develop a skill set that can distinguish between credible information, misinformation, and disinformation. Additionally, understanding how information evolves from a primary…