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    Ethics virtual patient (EVP) cases, interactive simulations with ethical, legal, and professionalism components, are proving effective in medical education. Students find these engaging tools helpful for developing crucial skills.

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  • Analysis of pedagogical principles supporting the use of simulations for ethics and professionalism.
  • Qualitative or quantitative assessment of student engagement and learning outcomes (details not provided in abstract).

    • Main Results:

    • EVP cases are found to be interesting and engaging for medical students.
    • Evidence suggests EVP cases are helpful in the learning process.
    • The paper outlines specific applications and rationale at St George's University.

    Conclusions:

    • EVP cases represent a valuable and engaging tool for medical education.
    • The integration of ethics, law, and professionalism into VP cases is pedagogically sound.
    • Further exploration of EVP case utility in medical curricula is warranted.