Types of Interaction With Simulated or Electronic Patients
A number of different modes of virtual patient delivery have been defined:
- Predetermined scenario
- The learner may build up the patient or case data from observations and interactions
- The learner may view and appraise or review an existing patient or scenario
- The VP may be used as a mechanism to address particular topics
- The learner may use a scenario or patient to explore personal/professional dimensions
- Banks of patients or scenarios may collectively address broad issues of healthcare
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