Implementing Telemedicine into Clinical Training Through Pre-recorded Video Consultations

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pulmonology
• Telemedicine

Background:

• Traditional clinical education faces challenges like limited patient access and consent.
• Obstacles include lack of suitable cases and physical space constraints.
• Extraordinary periods can further reduce patient admissions, impacting learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of pre-recorded video consultations (VCs) in medical education.
• To address the limitations of real patient encounters in clinical clerkships.
• To explore an innovative approach for teaching clinical practices.

Main Methods:

• Collected patient-consented video consultation recordings of pulmonary diseases.
• Students watched archived VC sessions in a classroom setting.
• Incorporated case discussions and evaluation of clinical clerkship results.

Main Results:

• Pre-recorded VCs demonstrated effectiveness in teaching clinical practices.
• Students learned ideal medical interview techniques and diagnostic approaches.
• Improved skills in evaluating test results and patient communication were observed.

Conclusions:

• Pre-recorded video consultations are an effective tool for medical training.
• This method enhances teaching of clinical practices, communication, and socio-psychological aspects of disease.
• Sharing this innovative approach may encourage wider implementation in medical education.