Teaching Psychosocial Issues to Pediatric House Officers.

Rivara, Frederick P.; Wasserman, Abby L.

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ERIC Number: EJ293421

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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Teaching Psychosocial Issues to Pediatric House Officers.

Rivara, Frederick P.; Wasserman, Abby L.

Journal of Medical Education, v59 n1 p45-53 Jan 1984

A study of the influence of a psychiatrist accompanying pediatric residents in daily rounds on residents' attention to psychosocial issues in patient care showed no change in notes taken in the psychiatrist's presence, but the presence of notes did vary with follow-up plans, consultations ordered, and admission and discharge diagnoses. (MSE)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Child Psychology, Clinical Diagnosis, Graduate Medical Students, Higher Education, Hospital Personnel, Interprofessional Relationship, Pediatrics, Physician Patient Relationship, Psychiatrists, Social Psychology, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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