When we visit the doctor, prevention is a key issue in the context of healthcare. However, prevention also stands for self-confidence and self-assertion. A confident manner and the right instinct for handling tricky situations are also important in everyday medical practice. To be prepared for emergencies, the team at the Arztpraxis am Burgunderplatz in Limburgerhof recently took part in a bespoke self-assertion course. What made this special was that the training took place right on the premises in the practice rooms. The course was organised and delivered by Tatsu-Ryu-Bushido. As a trainer with many years of experience, Christian Wiederanders supported the practice team. As the course took place directly in the practice, staff were able to practise exactly where they work every day. Christian Wiederanders taught the participants both the theoretical basics and practical methods for recognising conflicts at an early stage, de-escalating them and ensuring their own safety in an emergency (keyword: escape routes). The course focused on early danger detection, de-escalation, situational assessment and self-defence. How do I correctly interpret body language and verbal signals? What strategies help to calm heated situations? Simple yet effective techniques for standing one’s ground during a physical assault within the safe confines of the practice were practised, and participants were also shown various aids. Furthermore, surprises were regularly incorporated, such as the involvement of co-trainer Rolf Polke, who conducted a live role-play.

“It was important to us to work out and implement safety measures together with the team. To do this, you need to get to know your own working environment better; that’s how you develop the right sense of security,” explains course leader Christian Wiederanders.

The team at the Burgunderplatz Medical Practice were delighted with the clear and practical way in which they were introduced to the subject. Thanks to the professional guidance from Tatsu-Ryu-Bushido, the staff now feel much more aware and confident in their ability to act should any unforeseen incidents occur during their daily practice routine. A heartfelt thank you goes to the medical team of Dr Beatrix Janssen, Dr Heike Beier, Dr Vasiliki Rodday and Ulla Zwierlein, as well as Christian Wiederanders, and of course to all participants and helpers for this important and informative contribution to local safety!

Note: This text was replaced on 7 June 2026 by the original text dated 5 June 2026, as the latter had inadvertently led to misunderstandings regarding a different course concept due to AI-generated content created by the editorial team, even though it had a completely different approach and objective!