Perception of knowledge about Clinical Hospital Nutrition among resident doctors in a tertiary hospital.

INTRODUCTION: Resident physicians' proper use of nutritional support and knowledge about Clinical Nutrition is essential to ensuring that their patients receive suitable nutritional care. MATERIALS AND METHOD: An online survey was sent to resident physicians at our hospital in specialisations with hospital beds. The survey featured 20 multiple-choice questions scored from 1 to 10 (1 being "completely disagree" and 10 being "completely agree") across the following themes: nutritional assessment, diets, oral nutritional supplements, enteral nutrition and perception of the Nutrition Unit. RESULTS: The survey was completed by 69% of resident physicians in medical specialisations and 70% of those in surgical specialisations. Overall, the average survey score was 6.28, with higher scores among medical residents than surgical residents (6.86 versus 5.38; p < 0.001), especially in the sections on nutritional assessment, diets and oral nutritional supplements. The respondents had a positive perception of the Nutrition Unit (mean score 7.6). DISCUSSION: Residents in medical specialisations afford greater importance to their patients' nutrition than residents in surgical specialisations, although in both groups the average score was rather low. There is much room for improvement in the training in Clinical Nutrition of this group, and it is important to include topics in Clinical Nutrition in training programmes for all residents in hospital specialisations.

Programa MIR. ¿De dónde venimos? / MIR program. Where do we come from?

En 1976 se implantó el sistema formativo MIR (médicos internos residentes) en España. Su aceptación y sus resultados han sido un éxito. Sin embargo, hemos vivido momentos de incertidumbre (por ejemplo, la fallida implantación del proyecto de troncalidad) y conflicto (por ejemplo, la prueba de acceso, el método de elección de plazas, etc.).En tiempos en los que se reflexiona sobre cambiar la estructura o los contenidos de la formación médica especializada parece útil recordar de dónde venimos. Conocer el prototipo de residencia quirúrgica tradicional permite reflexionar y tomar decisiones.El sistema MIR español es una extrapolación del modelo norteamericano de “aprender trabajando”. En 1889 nació el primer programa moderno de residencia quirúrgica, desarrollado bajo la influencia de William Stewart Halsted (1852-1922) en el hospital Johns Hopkins (Baltimore, Maryland, Estados Unidos).El concepto de residencia de Halsted, muy influido por sus experiencias y su personalidad, era muy rígido (sistema piramidal) y severo (muchos años y a tiempo completo). No obstante, logró excelentes resultados académicos entre sus discípulos, muchos de los cuales superaron al maestro. Ellos difundieron el modelo hastediano de residencia por toda Norteamérica.La adaptación del modelo residencial “tipo Halsted” ha sido la base de los programas formativos de excelencia que actualmente existen.(AU)

In 1976 the MIR training system (resident intern medical) was introduced in Spain. Its acceptance and results have been a success. However, we have experienced moments of uncertainty (e.g. failed implementation of the trunk project) and conflict (e.g. entrance exam, method of choice of places, etc.).In times when it is considered to change the structure and/or contents of specialized medical training, it seems useful to remember where we come from. Knowing the prototype of the classic surgical residency allows you to reflect and make decisions.The Spanish MIR system is an extrapolation of the North American model of “learn by working”. In 1889 the first modern surgical residency program was born, developed under the influence of William Stewart Halsted (1852-1922) at Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, Maryland, USA).Halsted's concept of residence, greatly influenced by his experiences and personality, was very rigid (pyramidal system) and severe (many years and full time). However, he achieved excellent academic results among his disciples, many of whom surpassed the teacher; they spread the Hastedian model of residence throughout North America.The adaptation of the residential model “Halsted type” has been the basis of the training programs of excellence that currently exist.(AU)

The Role of the Resident Doctor in Orthopedics and Traumatology in a Large Hospital of the Unified Health System: What is the User's view? / A atuação do médico residente em ortopedia e traumatologia em um hospital de grande porte do Sistema Único de Saúde: Qual a visão do usuário?

Abstract Objective To assess the knowledge of patients seen at a teaching hospital about the academic and professional training of the resident doctor in orthopedics and traumatology, as wellas his areaofexpertise, and determinethe perception of thepatients ofcomfort and safety in relation to being assisted by the resident doctor at different stages of treatment. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with patients admitted to a large ortho pedics hospital of the Brazilian Unified Health System(SUS, in the Portugues e acronym). Datawere collected through the application of a questionnaire containing 19 objective questions that assessed sociodemographic parameters and the perception of the patient of the performance of the resident. The data were analyzed to assess the frequency of responses obtained. Results 152 participantswere evaluated, predominantlymale(62.6%)andaged between 36 and 55 years old (41.3%). Only 43.3% were aware of the academic background of the resident. Patients reportedfeelingsaferandmorecomfortablebeingassistedbythedoctor together with the resident in the outpatient consultation (43.3%), in the nursing ward (39.3%)andduringsurgery(61%).Asfor theperformanceof theresident,80.2%statedthat the resident doctor improves communication between the patient and the main surgeon; however, only 11% said they would feel safe and comfortable being cared for exclusively by residents in the surgical environment, if allowed. Conclusion The participation of resident physicians in the care is well received by the patients if they are in the company of the attending physician. Patients identify residents as a facilitating bridge in the communication with attending physicians.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o conhecimento de pacientes atendidos em um hospital-escola acerca da formação acadêmica e profissional do médico residente em ortopedia e traumatologia, bem como sua área de atuação, e determinar a percepção de conforto e segurança do paciente em relação a ser assistido pelo médico residente em diferentes etapas do tratamento. Métodos Foi realizado um estudo transversal com pacientes internados em um hospital de ortopedia de grande porte do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Os dados foram coletados a partir da aplicação de um questionário contendo 19 questões objetivas que avaliaram parâmetros sociodemográficos e a percepção do paciente quanto à atuação do residente. Os dados foram analisados de forma a avaliar a frequência das respostas obtidas. Resultados Foram avaliados 152 participantes, predominantemente do sexo masculino (62,5%) e com idade entre 36 e 55 anos (41,3%). Apenas 43,3% tinham conhecimento sobre a formação acadêmica do residente. Os pacientes relataram se sentir mais seguros e confortáveis em serem assistidos pelo médico em conjunto com o residente na consulta ambulatorial (43,3%), na enfermaria (39,3%) e durante a cirurgia (61%). Quanto à atuação do residente, 80,2% afirmaram que o médico residente melhora a comunicação entre o paciente e o cirurgião principal, entretanto e apenas 11% disseram se sentir seguros e confortáveis sendo cuidados exclusivamente por residentes no ambiente cirúrgico, caso fosse permitido. Conclusão A participação de médicos residentes nos cuidados é bem recebida pelos pacientes, desde que em companhia do médico assistente. Os pacientes identificam nos residentes uma ponte facilitadora na comunicação com os médicos assistentes.

Perception of knowledge about Clinical Hospital Nutrition among resident doctors in a tertiary hospital. / Percepción de conocimiento sobre Nutrición Clínica hospitalaria en los médicos residentes de un hospital terciario.

INTRODUCTION: Resident physicians' proper use of nutritional support and knowledge about Clinical Nutrition is essential to ensuring that their patients receive suitable nutritional care. MATERIALS AND METHOD: An online survey was sent to resident physicians at our hospital in specialisations with hospital beds. The survey featured 20 multiple-choice questions scored from 1 to 10 (1 being "completely disagree" and 10 being "completely agree") across the following themes: nutritional assessment, diets, oral nutritional supplements, enteral nutrition and perception of the Nutrition Unit. RESULTS: The survey was completed by 69% of resident physicians in medical specialisations and 70% of those in surgical specialisations. Overall, the average survey score was 6.28, with higher scores among medical residents than surgical residents (6.86 versus 5.38; p < 0.001), especially in the sections on nutritional assessment, diets and oral nutritional supplements. The respondents had a positive perception of the Nutrition Unit (mean score 7.6). DISCUSSION: Residents in medical specialisations afford greater importance to their patients' nutrition than residents in surgical specialisations, although in both groups the average score was rather low. There is much room for improvement in the training in Clinical Nutrition of this group, and it is important to include topics in Clinical Nutrition in training programmes for all residents in hospital specialisations.

Uso da reflexão deliberada como estratégia para reduzir o viés de confirmação diagnóstica em residentes de ortopedia / Use of deliberate deep thinking as a strategy to reduce diagnostic validation bias in orthopedic residents

Introdução: O raciocínio clínico, assim como outros processos de tomada de decisão, parece estar sujeito a vieses cognitivos, dentre os quais se destaca o viés de confirmação. Estratégias que estimulam a reflexão sobre a tomada de decisão de maneira estruturada podem auxiliar na redução desses vieses e sua utilização na resolução de casos de trauma em ortopedia precisa ser avaliada. Objetivos: Verificar se a reflexão deliberada reduz o viés de confirmação e aumenta a acurácia diagnóstica entre residentes de ortopedia na resolução de casos clínicos escritos. Métodos: Estudo experimental comparando a acurácia diagnóstica na resolução de oito casos clínicos entre um grupo que utilizou a reflexão deliberada (GR) e um grupo controle, que refletiu de maneira livre (GC). Para induzir viés de confirmação, em todos os casos, foi mencionado um diagnóstico de encaminhamento, sendo que, para a metade dos casos, esse diagnóstico estava correto e para a outra metade, incorreto. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 55 residentes do terceiro ano de ortopedia, sendo 27 alocados no GR e 28 no GC. Em relação à acurácia diagnóstica, o GR apresentou escores maiores que os encontrados no GC, nos casos clínicos em que o encaminhamento apresentava o diagnóstico correto (62,0 ± 20,1 vs. 49,1 ± 21,0 respectivamente; p=0,021). Nos casos com diagnóstico de encaminhamento incorreto, a acurácia diagnóstica foi semelhante entre os residentes do GR e aqueles do GC (39,8 ± 24,3 vs. 44,6 ± 26,7 respectivamente; p=0,662). Analisando a resposta de ambos os grupos em relação aos casos que continham diagnóstico de encaminhamento incorreto, observou-se a ocorrência de viés de confirmação em 26% dos diagnósticos fornecidos inicialmente e em 19,5% dos diagnósticos finais. Os residentes do GR apresentaram uma redução de confirmação do diagnóstico incorreto de encaminhamento, comparando o diagnóstico dado de maneira não analítica com o diagnóstico final, fornecido após a reflexão deliberada (25,9 ± 17,7 vs. 17,6 ±18,1, respectivamente; Cohen d: 0,46; p=0,003). No GC, a redução na confirmação do diagnóstico incorreto, comparando o diagnóstico não analítico com o fornecido após a reflexão livre, não foi estatisticamente significativo. Conclusão: O GR apresentou maior acurácia diagnóstica do que o GC, na resolução de casos com encaminhamento correto. Verificou-se a presença do viés de confirmação nos casos clínicos com encaminhamentos incorretos e a reflexão deliberada contribuiu para reduzir esse viés. Apesar da redução do viés de confirmação, a acurácia diagnóstica dos residentes do GR foi semelhante à do GC, na resolução desse conjunto de casos.

Introduction: Clinical reason as well as other decision-making processes seems to be subject to cognitive bias, among which validation bias stands out. Strategies, which stimulate deep thinking on decision-making in a structured manner, can help to reduce these biases and their use in orthopaedic trauma resolution cases need deeper evaluation. Objectives: To verify whether deliberate deep thinking reduces validation bias and increases diagnostic accuracy among orthopaedic residents in resolution of written clinical cases. Methods: An experimental study comparing diagnostic accuracy in resolution of eight clinical cases among a group that used deliberate deep thinking (GR) and a control group that reflected freely (GC). To induce validation bias, in all cases a referral diagnosis was mentioned, and for half of the cases this diagnosis was correct and for the other half, incorrect. Results: 55 third year orthopaedic residents participated in the study, 27 of whom were assigned to GR and 28 to GC. Regarding diagnostic accuracy, GR has shown higher scores than those encountered in GC, in clinical cases where the referral presented the correct diagnosis (62.0 ± 20.1 vs. 49.1 ± 21.0 respectively; p=0.021). In cases with incorrect referral diagnosis, the diagnostic accuracy was similar amongst residents of GR and those of GC (39.8 ± 24.3 vs. 44.6 ± 26.7 respectively; p=0.662). By the response analysis in both groups concerning cases containing incorrect referral diagnosis, a validation bias was observed in 26% of the initially provided diagnoses and 19.5% on final diagnoses. GR residents showed a reduction of validation of incorrect referral diagnosis, comparing the diagnosis given in a non-analytical manner with the final diagnosis, provided after deliberate deep thinking (25.9 ± 17.7 vs. 17.6 ±18.1, respectively; Cohen d: 0.46; p=0.003). In GC, the diagnosis incorrect validation reduction compared with the non-analytical diagnosis provided after free deep thinking was not statistically significant. Conclusion: GR showed greater diagnostic accuracy than GC in correct referral cases resolution. Validation bias presence was verified in clinical cases with incorrect referrals, and deliberate deep thinking contributed to reducing this bias. Despite the reduction of validation bias, the diagnostic accuracy of the GR residents was similar to that of the GC in resolution of this set of cases

Síndrome de Burnout en médicos residentes de la Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola / Burnout syndrome in resident of the Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola

INTRODUCCIÓN: El síndrome de Burnout (SB) es un estado de agotamiento emocional, mental y físico causado por un estrés excesivo y prolongado en el área laboral. Las residencias médicas son un modelo de formación basado en el aprendizaje supervisado mientras se desarrollan actividades propias del ejercicio médico. Los residentes son particularmente vulnerables al estrés debido a que todavía no lograron en muchos casos forjar los mecanismos de adaptación necesarios para lidiar con la transformación de estudiantes a profesionales de la salud. OBJETIVOS: Determinar la prevalencia de SB en médicos residentes de nuestra institución con predisposición a la aparición del agotamiento emocional, la despersonalización y la falta de desarrollo profesional. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal, sobre la población de médicos residentes de la Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola (CURF). Fueron incluidos para el estudio un total de 107 médicos residentes durante el periodo 2016-2019. El instrumento utilizado para la recolección de los datos fue el cuestionario de autollenado, anónimo y de participación voluntaria de Maslach: Burnout Inventory (MBI) RESULTADOS: Se realizaron 107 entrevistas donde se completaron las correspondientes encuestas. De este total de encuestados 34 residentes, 32% (IC95% 23,26-40,84), presentó Síndrome de Burnout en su expresión clásica, pero también se obtuvieron valores elevados en los tres dominios evaluados: cansancio emocional, despersonalización y realización personal. DISCUSIÓN: Las prevalencias de Síndrome de Burnout (SB) hallada en médicos residentes de la Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola son consistentes con los encontrados en otras investigaciones publicadas en la ciudad de Córdoba y otros estudios internacionales. El SB es insidioso, de difícil diagnóstico y suele ser negado por quien lo padece. CONCLUSIÓN: La tasa de prevalencia de Síndrome de Burnout en médicos residentes de nuestra institución es elevada y similar la prevalencia observada en otras instituciones . (AU)

INTRODUCTION: Burnout syndrome (SB) is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress in the workplace. Medical residences are a training model based on supervised learning while developing activities related to medical practice. Residents are particularly vulnerable to stress because in many cases they have not yet managed to forge the adaptive mechanisms necessary to deal with the transformation of students to health professionals. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of SB in resident doctors of our institution with a predisposition to the appearance of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and lack of professional development. MATERIALS AND METHODS: an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on the population of resident physicians at the Clínica Universitaria Reina Fabiola (CURF). A total of 107 resident physicians during the 2016-2019 period were included in the study. The instrument used to collect the data was the Maslach self-filled, anonymous and voluntary participation questionnaire: Burnout Inventory (MBI) RESULTS: 107 interviews were conducted where the corresponding surveys were completed. Of this total of 34 residents surveyed, 32% (95% CI 23.26-40.84) presented Burnout Syndrome in its classic expression, but high values were also obtained in the three domains evaluated: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal fulfillment. DISCUSSION: The prevalence's of Burnout Syndrome (SB) found in resident doctors of the Reina Fabiola University Clinic are consistent with those found in other research published in the city of Córdoba and other international studies. SB is insidious, difficult to diagnose and is usually denied by those who have it. CONCLUSION: The prevalence rate of Burnout Syndrome in resident doctors of our institution is high and the prevalence observed in other institutions is similar. (AU)

[Clinical empathy among family and community medicine residents and tutors. The view of physicians and patients]. / Empatía médica en residentes y tutores de medicina familiar y comunitaria. La visión del profesional y del paciente.

AIM: To determine the degree of clinical empathy among family medicine residents and tutors. To gauge whether there is a relationship between physicians' self-perceived empathy levels and their patients' assessments. STUDY DESIGN: Observational, cross-sectional survey. LOCATION: Primary Care Teaching Unit. Madrid. PARTICIPANTS: A survey was sent by email to all the Teaching Unit's family medicine tutors and residents. Responses were received from 50 residents (39.4%) and 41 tutors (45%). In addition, 428 patients were opportunistically recruited at a healthcare centre and their doctors were also interviewed. PRIMARY MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS: Empathy was measured using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy and the Jefferson Scale of Patient Perceptions of Physician Empathy. RESULTS: The tutors scored 2.53 points higher for cognitive empathy than the residents (P=.04). Emotional empathy scores declined among older tutors (r= -0.32; P=.05). The Spanish students (82% of the total) without previous work experience scored higher for overall empathy (P=.02). Final-year residents recorded significantly worse empathy assessments than the other residents. A positive correlation (r=0.72; P=.01) was observed between physicians' self-perceived empathy and their patients' perceptions. CONCLUSIONS: Residents with previous work experience, final-year residents and those of Latin American origin score lower for empathy. There is a strong relationship between physicians' self-perceived empathy and their patients' views of their empathy levels.

Management of medical care, a fundamental tool for resident doctors.

In the area of medical education, and particularly in our country, medical residencies are the best educational programs for a graduated physicians; however, when young medical doctors begin a residence at hospitals, they hardly possess knowledge about the way medical services work as well as the processes they involve, which directly affects the fulfillment of their tasks, their process of learning and more importantly, it interferes in the services provided by the hospital. Therefore, it is imperative to immerse residents in the management of medical care and let them know that its main function is to harmoniously articulate every medical-administrative process related to patients as well as human, material and financial resources. One of the main goals is to achieve the fulfillment of the hospital's mission and vision with operational efficiency and humanism. This path will help physicians to make the best decisions, as well as achieving an adequate management of resources always remembering that quality in medical services and patient's safety are important.

En el área de la enseñanza médica, y particularmente dentro de nuestro país, las residencias médicas en hospitales son el mejor modelo para realizar un posgrado; sin embargo, cuando un médico joven inicia su residencia y arriba a un hospital, difícilmente posee los conocimientos de los servicios, tipo de pacientes y procesos que se realizan en dicho lugar, lo que repercute directamente en el cumplimiento de sus tareas, aprendizaje y, más importante, los servicios que ofrece el hospital. Por lo tanto, es imperante hacer partícipes a los médicos residentes en la gestión de la atención médica, darles a conocer que esta es la encargada de articular de forma armónica todos los procesos médico-administrativos en los que participan pacientes, recursos humanos, materiales y financieros, para alcanzar el cumplimiento de la misión y la visión hospitalaria con eficiencia operativa y sentido humano. De esta manera será posible orientarlos a realizar una correcta toma de decisiones y una gestión adecuada de los recursos, y a que su contribución en los procesos médico-administrativos brinde un servicio de calidad y seguridad para el paciente.

Prevalencia del síndrome de Burnout en los residentes de cirugía general de Chile y sus factores asociados / Prevalence of Burnout syndrome in general surgery residents of Chile and its associated factors

Introducción: El Síndrome de Burnout (SBO), corresponde a una respuesta al estrés laboral crónico conformado por actitudes y sentimientos negativos. Se caracteriza por la presencia de agotamiento emocional, despersonalización y baja realización personal. Objetivo: Evaluar la presencia del SBO en residentes de cirugía general en Chile. Pacientes y Método: Estudio de corte transversal, con invitación a responder encuesta anónima online. El instrumento utilizado, fue el Maslach Burnout Inventory de 22 preguntas, que se divide en 3 subescalas, agotamiento emocional (AE), despersonalización (D) y baja realización personal (RP). Éstas a su vez se dividen en grado bajo, moderado o alto. SBO se define por grado alto en AE o D, o grado bajo de RP. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 103 respuestas completas, de las cuales 72,8% cumple criterios de SBO en al menos una subescala. En el modelo de regresión logística multivariado, la edad aparece como un factor protector con un OR 0,8 (IC 95% 0,64-0,99) y el tener hijos como un factor de riesgo con un OR 4,94 (IC 95% 1,03-23,52). En la subescala de AE, las mujeres presentan mayor riesgo de desarrollar SBO RRR 5,32 (IC 95% 1,10-25,66), mientras que en la subescala de RP, hubo un mayor riesgo de desarrollar SBO en quienes realizan la especialidad en Región Metropolitana RRR 5,43 (IC 95% 1,12-26,37). Conclusiones: La prevalencia del SBO en los residentes de cirugía general de Chile es de un 72,8%, principalmente en jóvenes, con hijos, mujeres y de región metropolitana.

Introduction: The Burnout Syndrome (SBO), corresponds to a response to chronic work stress conformed by negative attitudes and feelings. It is characterized by the presence of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and low personal fulfillment. Objective: To evaluate the presence of SBO in residents of general surgery in Chile. Patients and Method: Cross-sectional study, with an invitation to answer an anonymous online survey. The instrument used was the Maslach Burnout Inventory of 22 questions, which is divided into 3 subscales, emotional exhaustion (AE), depersonalization (D) and low personal fulfillment (RP). These in turn are divided into low, moderate or high. SBO is defined by high grade in AE or D, or low grade of RP. Results: 103 complete answers were obtained, of which 72.8% met SBO criteria on at least one subscale. In the multivariate logistic regression model, age appears as a protective factor with an OR 0.8 (95% CI 0.64-0.99) and having children as a risk factor with an OR 4.94 (95% CI 1.03-23.52). In the AE subscale, women presented a higher risk of developing SBO RRR 5.32 (95% CI 1.10-25.66), while in the RP subscale, there was an increased risk of developing SBO in those who performed the specialty in metropolitan region RRR 5.43 (95% CI 1.12-26.37). Conclusions: The prevalence of SBO in residents of general surgery in Chile is 72.8%, mainly in young people, with children, women and the metropolitan region.

El proceso de enfermar de los médicos y sus consecuencias en el profesionalismo / The process of physicians falling ill and consequences for their professionalism / O processo de adoecimento dos médicos e as suas consequências acerca do profissionalismo

Resumen: La idiosincrasia de la profesión médica, los rasgos de personalidad característicos del médico y la falta de formación específica para reconocer y tratar adecuadamente la propia vulnerabilidad, predisponen a este colectivo a padecer más patología mental y, probablemente, un deficiente tratamiento de otras enfermedades. La mayoría de los estudios realizados hasta el momento se centran en la patología mental y adictiva del médico, desde el punto de vista del riesgo para la mala praxis y la seguridad de sus pacientes. La revisión narrativa de la literatura científica realizada (MEDLINE, EMBASE e IME 1985-2016) ha mostrado que, en el entorno hispanoparlante, apenas disponemos de información actualizada sobre el médico como paciente, a pesar de ser un tema de indudable relevancia desde el punto de vista de la seguridad asistencial, del profesionalismo y del propio bienestar de los profesionales. La situación del médico que enferma es compleja y poco conocida, con conflicto de roles y con repercusiones en la ética profesional y la calidad asistencial.

Abstract: The idiosyncrasy of the medical profession, the characteristic personality traits of the physician and the lack of specific training to properly recognize and treat one's own vulnerability dispose this group to suffer more mental pathology and probably worse control of other medical diseases. Most of the studies promoted so far focus on the psychiatric and addictive concerns of the physician, from the point of view of the sick doctor as being at risk for malpractice and to guarantee the safety of their patients. The narrative review of scientific literature (MEDLINE, EMBASE and IME 1985-2016) has shown that we do not have in the Spanish-speaking environment updated information about the doctor as a patient, despite being a topic of incipient media repercussion and undoubtedly relevant from the point of view of patient safety, professionalism and medical ethics and as well as the welfare of professionals. The characteristic of a sick doctor are more complex than the rest of patients with a conflict of roles and repercussions on professional ethics and the quality of care.

Resumo: A idiossincrasia da profissão médica, as características de personalidade característica do médico e a falta de formação específica para reconhecer e, corretamente, tratar a própria vulnerabilidade, predispõem esse grupo a sofrer mais patologias mentais, e provavelmente tratamento deficiente de outras doenças. A maioria dos estudos realizados até agora tem como foco a patologia mental e o comportamento aditivo do médico, do ponto de vista do risco por negligência e segurança de seus pacientes. A revisão narrativa da literatura científica realizada (MEDLINE, EMBASE e IME 1985-2016) tem mostrado que no ambiente de idioma hispânico temos apenas informações atualizadas sobre o médico como paciente, apesar de ser uma questão de relevância inquestionável do ponto de vista da segurança assistencial, do profissionalismo e do próprio bem-estar dos profissionais. A situação do médico enfermo é complexa e pouco conhecida, com conflito de papéis e impacto sobre a ética profissional e a qualidade dos cuidados médicos. São necessários mais estudos, tanto quantitativos como qualitativos, que permitam compreender o processo do adoecimento dos médicos em cada um dos seus estágios profissionais (desde a graduação até a aposentadoria) para ser capaz de considerar estratégias para a melhoria na atenção da saúde desses profissionais.

Management of medical care, a fundamental tool for resident doctors. / Gestión de la atención médica, herramienta fundamental para los médicos residentes

In the area of medical education, and particularly in our country, medical residencies are the best educational programs for a graduated physicians; however, when young medical doctors begin a residence at hospitals, they hardly poses knowledge about the way medical services work as well as the processes they involve, which directly affects the fulfillment of their tasks, their process of learning and more importantly, it interferes in the services provided by the hospital. Therefore, it is imperative to immerse residents in the management of medical care and let them know that its main function is to harmoniously articulate every medical-administrative process related to patients as well as human, material and financial resources. One of the main goals is to achieve the fulfillment of the hospital's mission and vision with operational efficiency and humanism. This path will help physicians to make the best decisions, as well as achieving an adequate management of resources always remembering that quality in medical services and patient's safety are important.

En el área de la enseñanza médica, y particularmente dentro de nuestro país, las residencias médicas en hospitales son el mejor modelo para realizar un posgrado; sin embargo, cuando un médico joven inicia su residencia y arriba a un hospital, difícilmente posee los conocimientos de los servicios, tipo de pacientes y procesos que se realizan en dicho lugar, lo que repercute directamente en el cumplimiento de sus tareas, aprendizaje y, más importante, los servicios que ofrece el hospital. Por lo tanto, es imperante hacer partícipes a los médicos residentes en la gestión de la atención médica, darles a conocer que esta es la encargada de articular de forma armónica todos los procesos médico-administrativos en los que participan pacientes, recursos humanos, materiales y financieros, para alcanzar el cumplimiento de la misión y la visión hospitalaria con eficiencia operativa y sentido humano. De esta manera será posible orientarlos a realizar una correcta toma de decisiones y una gestión adecuada de los recursos, y a que su contribución en los procesos médico-administrativos brinde un servicio de calidad y seguridad para el paciente.

[Empathy, inter-professional collaboration, and lifelong medical learning in Spanish and Latin-American physicians-in-training who start their postgraduate training in hospitals in Spain. Preliminary outcomes]. / Empatía, habilidades de colaboración interprofesional y aprendizaje médico permanente en residentes españoles y latinoamericanos que inician los programas de formación médica especializada en España. Resultados preliminares.

OBJECTIVE: To identify similarities and differences in empathy, abilities toward inter-professional collaboration, and lifelong medical learning, between Spanish and Latin-American physicians-in-training who start their posgraduate training in teaching hospitals in Spain. DESIGN: Observational study using self-administered questionnaires. SETTINGS: Five teaching hospitals in the province of Barcelona, Spain. PARTICIPANTS: Spanish and Latin-American physicians-in-training who started their first year of post-graduate medical training. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: Empathy was measured using the Jefferson scale of empathy. Abilities for inter-professional collaboration were measured using the Jefferson scale attitudes towards nurse-physician collaboration. Learning was measured using the Jefferson scale of medical lifelong learning scale. RESULTS: From a sample of 156 physicians-in-training, 110 from Spain and 40 from Latin America, the Spanish group showed the highest empathy (p<.05). On the other hand, Latin-American physicians had the highest scores in lifelong learning abilities (p<.001). A positive relationship was found between empathy and inter-professional collaboration for the whole sample (r=+0.34; p<.05). CONCLUSIONS: These results confirm previous preliminary data and underline the positive influence of empathy in the development of inter-professional collaboration abilities. In Latin-American physicians who start posgraduate training programs, lifelong learning abilities have a positive influence on the development of other professional competencies.

Violencia laboral en el Programa de Especialización en Obstetricia y Ginecología: percepción del residente

Objetivo: Caracterizar la violencia laboral presente en las diferentes sedes del Programa de Especialización en Obstetricia y Ginecología de Caracas según la percepción del residente. Métodos: Se realizó estudio prospectivo, descriptivo, de corte transversal, que incluyó 120 residentes del Programa de Especialización de Obstetricia y Ginecología durante el período comprendido entre julio 2012 y julio 2013. Previo consentimiento informado se aplicó una encuesta anónima a residentes seleccionados mediante una tabla de números aleatorios. Resultados: La frecuencia de violencia laboral fue de 97,5 % (117), prevaleciendo entre las víctimas el tipo de violencia institucional (96,6 %) seguida por la violencia psicológica (92,3 %) (P= 0,03). No se demostró relación entre la violencia laboral y el sexo (P= 0,713) o año de residencia de posgrado (P= 0,571) de las víctimas ni sede hospitalaria encuestada (P= 0,146). Los perpetradores de los actos de violencia identificados fueron el residente de año superior, médicos especialistas, familiares de pacientes y pacientes, entre otros. Conclusiones: Existe un alto índice de violencia laboral en el Programa de Especialización de Obstetricia y Ginecología, predominantemente institucional y psicológico que puede conducir a consecuencias adversas entre los residentes de posgrado.

Objective: To characterize workplace violence present in the several branches of the Caracas Ginecology and Obstetrics Specialization Program as perceived by the resident. Methods: Prospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study that included 120 residents of the Ginecology and Obstetrics Specialization Program for the period between July 2012 and July 2013. Informed consent an anonymous survey of residents selected using a random number table was used. Results: The frequency of workplace violence was 97.5 % (117), prevalent among victims of institutional violence type (96.6 %) followed by psychological violence (92.3 %) (P = 0,03). No relationship between workplace violence and sex (P = 0,713), year of graduate residence (P = 0,571) of the victims or respondent hospital (P= 0,146) was demonstrated. The perpetrators of violence were upper year resident, attendant, patient’s family and patient, among others. Conclusions: There is a high rate of workplace violence in the specialization of Obstetrics and Gynecology, predominantly institutional and psychological that may lead to adverse consequences among residents graduate.

Visión epistemológica del diagnóstico clínico tardío del sida en el proceso de formación del residente de medicina interna / Epistemological approach on the late clinical diagnosis of AIDS in the process of training the internal medicine resident

El diagnóstico tardío del sida y las complicaciones asociadas, constituyen un problema actual de salud que debe de ser tratado por el internista; la tendencia en los últimos años al incremento de estos casos es evidente en la provincia de Santiago de Cuba, sobre todo a nivel hospitalario. En esta investigación se abordan las limitaciones que existen en la formación del médico residente de medicina interna, quien no logra incorporar las habilidades teórico-prácticas en cuanto al conocimiento del virus de inmunodeficiencia humana/sida, la evaluación clínico-inmunológica, virológica y psicológica, y la prescripción de las pautas de tratamiento para el control y seguimiento preventivo de las infecciones oportunistas. Asimismo, se describen algunas insuficiencias en la instrucción a dicho especialista, que limitan su formación holística en el proceso salud-enfermedad de las personas que viven con el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana/sida.

The late diagnosis of AIDS and the associated complications constitute a present health problem of the current health that should be treated by the internist; the tendency in the last years to the increase of these cases is evident in Santiago de Cuba province, mainly in hospitals. In this investigation, the existing limitations in the training of the resident doctor of internal medicine are approached, who is not able to incorporate the theoretical-practical skills as for the knowledge of the human immunodeficiency virus/aids, the clinical-immunological, virological and psychological evaluation, and the prescription of the treatment schedules for the preventive control and follow-up of the opportunist infections. Likewise, some inadequacies in the instruction to this specialist which limit their holistic training in the health-disease process of people who live with the human immunodeficiency virus/aids are described.

Visión epistemológica del diagnóstico clínico tardío del sida en el proceso de formación del residente de medicina interna / Epistemological approach on the late clinical diagnosis of AIDS in the process of training the internal medicine resident

El diagnóstico tardío del sida y las complicaciones asociadas, constituyen un problema actual de salud que debe de ser tratado por el internista; la tendencia en los últimos años al incremento de estos casos es evidente en la provincia de Santiago de Cuba, sobre todo a nivel hospitalario. En esta investigación se abordan las limitaciones que existen en la formación del médico residente de medicina interna, quien no logra incorporar las habilidades teórico-prácticas en cuanto al conocimiento del virus de inmunodeficiencia humana/sida, la evaluación clínico-inmunológica, virológica y psicológica, y la prescripción de las pautas de tratamiento para el control y seguimiento preventivo de las infecciones oportunistas. Asimismo, se describen algunas insuficiencias en la instrucción a dicho especialista, que limitan su formación holística en el proceso salud-enfermedad de las personas que viven con el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana/sida(AU)

The late diagnosis of AIDS and the associated complications constitute a present health problem of the current health that should be treated by the internist; the tendency in the last years to the increase of these cases is evident in Santiago de Cuba province, mainly in hospitals. In this investigation, the existing limitations in the training of the resident doctor of internal medicine are approached, who is not able to incorporate the theoretical-practical skills as for the knowledge of the human immunodeficiency virus/aids, the clinical-immunological, virological and psychological evaluation, and the prescription of the treatment schedules for the preventive control and follow-up of the opportunist infections. Likewise, some inadequacies in the instruction to this specialist which limit their holistic training in the health-disease process of people who live with the human immunodeficiency virus/aids are described(AU)