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Attributes of Mindful Practice
Attentive observation refers to being able to observe without prematurely making judgments that would otherwise distort or diminish one’s capacity to understand. This involves monitoring one’s own biases, thoughts and emotions: “observing the observer observing the observed.”
Critical curiosity refers to being welcoming and receptive to new data, surprises and challenges, rather than succumbing to availability bias, premature closure and being overly rigid or concrete.
Beginner’s mind refers to the ability to take a fresh perspective on a familiar problem. Being able to take more than one perspective simultaneously means that more diagnostic and therapeutic options and technical skills can be applied to a particular situation.
Presence involves being there physically and emotionally for patients, focusing on important tasks, being a good team player and accurately communicating an understanding of the patient’s concerns and feelings (empathy).
For further information contact the OEER:
Office of Educational Evaluation and Research
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Avenue
Box 601
Rochester, NY 14526
Room G-7808
(585) 275-4521
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