Using simulated patients in education about alcohol misuse

It is important to educate medical students about alcohol misuse, but this process is hampered by negative attitudes and the unavailability of typical patients. However, simulated patients can describe full longitudinal histories in a characteristically defensive style and can provide direct feedbac...

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Published inAcademic medicine Vol. 76; no. 4; p. 395
Main Authors Eagles, J M, Calder, S A, Nicoll, K S, Sclare, P D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2001
Subjects
Alcohol Drinking
Curriculum
Education, Medical
Humans
Patient Simulation
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Summary:It is important to educate medical students about alcohol misuse, but this process is hampered by negative attitudes and the unavailability of typical patients. However, simulated patients can describe full longitudinal histories in a characteristically defensive style and can provide direct feedback to student interviewers.
ISSN:1040-2446
DOI:10.1097/00001888-200104000-00023