Virtual peer appraisal : talk the talk and walk the walk.

The article considers the impact of a virtual walk on the peer appraisal process and highlights the potential focus on professional well being and organisational connectedness.

Non-verbal communication: an update on smell.

Non-verbal communication is an important aspect of communication skills and sometimes involves making assumptions with smell being one aspect of non-verbal communication. Here the subconscious associations that come with smell are highlighted and by increasing self- awareness, the doctor-patient relationship in the consultation may be improved.