The Portable Patient Problem Pack: A Problem-Based Learning Unit.

Barrows, Howard S.; Tamblyn, Robyn M.

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The Portable Patient Problem Pack: A Problem-Based Learning Unit

Barrows, Howard S.; Tamblyn, Robyn M.

Journal of Medical Education, 52, 12, 1002-4, Dec 77

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, Patients, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Programed Instructional Materials, Simulation, Skill Development, Teaching Methods

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