A Sophomore Physical Diagnosis Course in an Outpatient Setting.

And Others; McGlynn, Thomas J.

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A Sophomore Physical Diagnosis Course in an Outpatient Setting

And Others; McGlynn, Thomas J.

Journal of Medical Education, 52, 10, 840-6, Oct 77

A comparison of the ability of 12 students trained in an outpatient setting to examine hospitalized patients with that of students trained in the traditional inpatient-oriented program revealed no difference between the two groups. This finding has implications for curriculum planners seeking ways to restructure fundamental courses that develop primary care skills. (Author/LBH)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Clinical Experience, Higher Education, Medical Education, Medical Students, Patients, Physical Examinations, Primary Health Care, Skill Development, Student Teacher Supervisors, Teaching Methods

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