Introducing first-year medical students to early diagnostic hypotheses
The early formation of hypotheses is recognized as an important part of a clinical diagnosis (clinical problem-solving). This paper describes a method of instruction in gynecology for first-year medical students which encouraged the formulation of early diagnostic hypotheses. In paper and pencil cas...
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Published in | Journal of medical education Vol. 53; no. 5; p. 402 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.05.1978
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Summary: | The early formation of hypotheses is recognized as an important part of a clinical diagnosis (clinical problem-solving). This paper describes a method of instruction in gynecology for first-year medical students which encouraged the formulation of early diagnostic hypotheses. In paper and pencil case simulations designed for independent learning, students were provided with a set of clinical clues that helped them make broad general diagnostic hypotheses rather than the narrow hypotheses typical of beginning students. A description of the method of evaluating the student's ability to form diagnostic hypotheses, the results of evaluations, and the students' perceptions of the course are included in this report. |
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ISSN: | 0022-2577 |
DOI: | 10.1097/00001888-197805000-00006 |