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The LIFE Curriculum is designed to help residency program directors prevent, identify, and manage fatigue and impairment in their residents and fellows. Although intended as a tool for graduate medical education, the curriculum has themes that are pertinent for medical students, practicing physicians, and others in the health professions. This case-based curriculum, derived from a literature review and needs assessments by North Carolina program directors, includes seven vignettes of typical situations to demonstrate impaired performance and inappropriate behavior. Because all the vignettes involve providing clear, timely feedback, an eighth case addresses the facilitation of instructive feedback.
Click on any of the links below to view a short clip of each scenario, or click here to view the scenarios in their entirety. By clicking, you will be redirected to MedicalCrossfire.com where you will be required to register.
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1. Fatigue
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If you or your residents still think fatigue can be handled with a "bite the bullet" approach, you'll find this module an eye opener. Learn all about a "microsleep," and why you don't want to take one behind the wheel of a car, or "sleep inertia," the condition that has you waking up and asking, "Where am I?" or "What day is it?" as you get ready to "man" the Emergency Room. Once you realize how serious a lack of sleep can be, you'll be happy to learn strategies that can help minimize its effects – that's in addition to a decent amount of sleep.
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