Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Mnemonic Devices

Mnemonic Devices

Mnemonic devices are cognitive tools that facilitate memory retention by linking new information to familiar patterns or organizational strategies. These techniques are beneficial for remembering complex or lengthy sets of information by simplifying and structuring them in easily retrievable ways.
Acronyms
Acronyms are created by using the initial letters of a series of words to form a new word or phrase. This approach condenses complex information into a single, memorable entity. For example,...

Chunking and Rehearsal in Sensory Memory

Chunking and Rehearsal in Sensory Memory

Improving short-term memory can be achieved through techniques like chunking and rehearsal. Chunking involves organizing information into larger, more manageable units. This technique is particularly useful for information that exceeds the typical memory span of between five and nine items. For instance, logging into an online account with a password like "ta89vq0179gz" involves grouping letters and numbers into three chunks—ta89, vq01, and 79gz. It makes large amounts of information more...

Forgetting

Forgetting

Forgetting is an intrinsic aspect of human memory, characterized by the gradual loss or inaccessibility of information over time. Hermann Ebbinghaus, a pioneering psychologist, extensively studied this phenomenon and formulated the forgetting curve. This curve illustrates that memory loss occurs rapidly immediately after learning and then decelerates over time. Several mechanisms contribute to forgetting, including encoding failure, storage decay, retrieval failure, and interference.
Encoding...

Sensory Memory

Sensory Memory

Sensory memory captures information from the environment in its original form for a very brief duration, just long enough to be exposed to visual, auditory, and other senses. This type of memory is detailed and rich but quickly lost unless certain strategies are employed to transfer it into short-term or long-term memory. Sensory information is continuously bombarding the human brain, yet only a small fraction is absorbed, as most of it does not significantly impact daily life. For instance,...

Tip-of-the-Tongue Phenomenon

Tip-of-the-Tongue Phenomenon

The tip-of-the-tongue (TOT) phenomenon is a cognitive experience characterized by a temporary inability to retrieve specific information from memory despite having a strong feeling of knowing the information. Although individuals cannot access the target word or detail, they frequently recall related elements, such as its initial letter, syllable count, or context. This partial retrieval often causes frustration, as one might recognize a familiar face or know that a name starts with a specific...

System of Memory

System of Memory

Memory is categorized into three major systems: sensory memory, short-term memory (STM), and long-term memory (LTM). These systems differ in their capacity and the duration for which they can hold information. Sensory memory captures raw sensory input from the environment, holding it for just a few seconds or less. For example, on hearing a brief, loud sound, like a car horn honking, the sound seems to linger in the mind for a moment even after it stops. This is an instance of sensory memory...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Forty project management strategies for the medical practice staff.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2010

Same author

Effective ways to handle medical practice workplace stress.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2010

Same author

How to handle patients who miss appointments or show up late.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2010

Same author

Helping the new co-worker in your practice succeed: 12 tips.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2009

Same author

Working with children: a medical practice staff training tool.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2009

Same author

What to do when your medical practice is short-staffed: a staff training tool.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2009

Same journal

Chronic Multiorgan Rare Disease: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as a Leader of the Healthcare Team.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2019

Same journal

The Top Ten Questions on Vendor Negotiations.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2018

Same journal

The Life of a Salmon Examined: What the Healthcare Profession Can Learn from Fish.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2018

Same journal

Ransomware in Hospitals: What Providers Will Inevitably Face When Attacked.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2018

Same journal

Ketogenic Weight Loss: The Lowering of Insulin Levels Is the Sleeping Giant in Patient Care.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2018

Same journal

Unscrewing the Light Bulb: Addressing Systematic Mistreatment of Physicians.

The Journal of medical practice management : MPM·2018

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 5, 2026

A Real-world What-Where-When Memory Test

A Real-world What-Where-When Memory Test

Published on: May 16, 2017

Tips for remembering names and other important information.

Laura Sachs Hills¹

¹merlegerle@aol.com

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM

|May 14, 2008

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Improve your medical practice performance by enhancing memory recall. Effective mnemonic techniques, like concentrating and associating, boost productivity and patient relationships.

More Related Videos

Measuring Neural Mechanisms Underlying Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation During Naps in Early Childhood

Measuring Neural Mechanisms Underlying Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation During Naps in Early Childhood

Published on: October 2, 2019

Working Memory Training for Older Participants: A Control Group Training Regimen and Initial Intellectual Functioning Assessment

Working Memory Training for Older Participants: A Control Group Training Regimen and Initial Intellectual Functioning Assessment

Published on: September 20, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 5, 2026

A Real-world What-Where-When Memory Test

A Real-world What-Where-When Memory Test

Published on: May 16, 2017

Measuring Neural Mechanisms Underlying Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation During Naps in Early Childhood

Measuring Neural Mechanisms Underlying Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation During Naps in Early Childhood

Published on: October 2, 2019

Working Memory Training for Older Participants: A Control Group Training Regimen and Initial Intellectual Functioning Assessment

Working Memory Training for Older Participants: A Control Group Training Regimen and Initial Intellectual Functioning Assessment

Published on: September 20, 2020

Area of Science:

Medical Practice Management
Cognitive Psychology

Background:

A strong memory is crucial for medical practice employees, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and interpersonal relationships.
Effective memory recall aids in remembering patient details, names, procedures, and factual information.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of memory enhancement for medical practice employees.
To provide practical mnemonic techniques for improving information retention and recall.

Main Methods:

Focusing on information to be remembered.
Applying five core memory improvement rules: concentrate, picture, repeat, associate, and verbalize.
Utilizing practical strategies for recalling patient names, faces, and personal news.

Main Results:

Valuing memory and practicing mnemonic techniques can significantly improve an employee's recall abilities.
Specific techniques are effective for remembering lists, patient information, and social anecdotes.
Improved memory directly correlates with enhanced professional performance and patient rapport.

Conclusions:

Medical practice employees can enhance their memory through conscious effort and strategic techniques.
Implementing mnemonic strategies leads to tangible improvements in efficiency, productivity, and professional relationships.
Personalized patient information recall fosters stronger patient-provider connections and practice success.