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Twenty years of experience using trigger films as a teaching tool
1Department of Medical Education, and Dr. Alroy is ombudsman, Rambam Medical Center, B. Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel. rosalieb@techunix.technion.ac.il
Summary
Trigger films effectively enhance medical education by simulating patient-physician interactions. These videos stimulate discussion and reflection, improving clinical reasoning and professional behavior among learners.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Skills Training
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Trigger films simulate patient-physician encounters to foster reflection and discussion.
- These videos are valuable tools for teaching medical ethics, diagnostic thinking, and professional conduct.
- The Israeli Patient Bill of Rights principles can be effectively demonstrated through trigger films.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the effective production and utilization of trigger films in medical education.
- To highlight the benefits of trigger films in enhancing active participation in small-group discussions.
- To recommend the use of "homemade" trigger films for medical training.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing trigger films depicting patient-physician encounters.
- Integrating films into an Introduction to Clinical Medicine course.
- Facilitating small-group discussions around film content.
Main Results:
- Trigger films successfully provoke reflection and stimulate discussion among medical learners.
- Films aid learners in confronting feelings and practicing responses to challenging situations.
- Active participation in small-group discussions was significantly enhanced.
Conclusions:
- Trigger films are an excellent tool for medical education.
- Homemade production of trigger films is a recommended and effective approach.
- These films improve various aspects of clinical training, including ethics and professionalism.