MAGICAL MOMENTS - THE IMPORTANCE OF DIALOGUE IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MEDICINE

This article focuses on the importance of the development of dialogue between teacher and student if learning is to occur. A review of video taped interactions between teacher and student illustrates that teachi ng and learning in medicine can occur through observation, introspecti on and dialogue in the teacher-student relationship. The teaching of c linical medicine requires skilled teachers who can devote the necessar y time to teach students well.