Teaching mindfulness in medical school: where are we now and where are we going?
P. Dobkin, T. Hutchinson•August 1, 2013•208 citations
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Abstract
Although the evidence points to the usefulness of teaching mindful practices, various issues remain to be considered. When is it best to teach mindfulness in the trajectory of a doctor's career? What format works best, when and for whom? How can what is learned be maintained over time? Should mindfulness training be integrated into the medical school core curriculum?