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Published on: September 11, 2021
A Web-based approach to teaching students about diagnostic reasoning
1Department of Family Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syrascuse, NY 13210, USA. smucnyj@upstate.edu
Background:
Web-based curricula can decrease classroom time and provide self-paced, active learning experiences for medical students.
Intervention:
In our family medicine clerkship, we implemented a Web-based module on applying diagnostic reasoning to determine the likelihood that a patient has Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis based on the history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests.
Results:
Students rated the module more favorably than other classroom sessions and homework assignments. Most students accurately calculated pretest and posttest probabilities in a write-up of an actual patient with a sore throat.
Conclusions:
This Web-based module was well received and effective.
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