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An Evaluation of Problem-Based Learning in Small Groups Utilizing a Simulated Patient
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Barrows, Howard S.; Tamblyn, Robyn M. – Journal of Medical Education, 1976
A series of simulated patient experiences were presented to two groups of five students concurrently with a regularly scheduled integrated course in neuroscience. Results showed increased motivation, problem solving, and self-study skills in the experimental groups as compared to the control groups, which were also enrolled in the neuroscience…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Medical Education, Patients, Problem Based Learning
The Portable Patient Problem Pack: A Problem-Based Learning Unit
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Barrows, Howard S.; Tamblyn, Robyn M. – Journal of Medical Education, 1977
The Portable Patient Problem Pack (P4), a method of simulating a patient's problem in a card deck format, is designed to develop the student's problem-solving or diagnostic skills in a manner consistent with the skills of the practicing clinician. Its effectiveness at McMaster University is reported. (LBH)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Educational Media, Higher Education, Medical Education