The Volunteer Patient as an Educational Resource.

Bryans, Alexander M.; Crothers, Katherine

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Publication Date: 1979-Dec

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The Volunteer Patient as an Educational Resource.

Bryans, Alexander M.; Crothers, Katherine

Journal of Medical Education, v54 n12 p932-37 Dec 1979

The Clinical Learning Center of Queen's University in Ontario uses volunteer patients with documented illnesses in a purely education setting--no health services are provided--to facilitate the development of medical student's clinical skills. Significant educational benefits are achieved and a large number of patients are available and enthusiastic. (Author/JMD)

Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Experience, Feedback, Higher Education, Medical Case Histories, Medical Education, Motivation, Patients, Physical Examinations, Recruitment, Simulation, Student Teacher Supervisors, Volunteers

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Language: English

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