I use many stories in my teaching. I often tell about an event that took place in a clinical setting involving staff and patients or students and patients. I never miss the opportunity when it is relevant to the topic at hand.
I also use events that hit the news recently or in the past. An example is a hospital that got sued over a medication error. Health care workers that went to jail are another favorite.
Another area is examples of famous people.
The latest lawsuit over a drug is another.
