Abstract
This paper describes teaching and learning methods that can be used to build the competencies needed by the generalist physician. Supervised patient care, problem-based learning, and ongoing feedback through standardized patients all have proven efficacy in several domains. Computer-based learning has much to offer as a supplement to clinical teaching. New learning experiences in continuous improvement promise to cover areas that are not often reached by traditional methods, especially those of cost-effectiveness and quality of care. The authors review each method's principles, relationship to generalist
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | S42-S49 |
Journal | Journal of general internal medicine |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 1 Supplement |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1994 |
Keywords
- computer-assisted instruction
- continuous improvement (=continuous quality improvement, total quality management)
- medical education
- mentorships
- primary care physicians
- problem solving
- standardized patients (=simulated patients)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine