Template of multimedia case simulator for medical diagnosis according to the problem-oriented system

Template for a Multimedia Case Simulator for Medical Diagnosis in a Problem-Oriented Curriculum

Mchio SHIIBASHI, Ryozo OHNO, Hitomi TAKANO, Miho SUZUKI, Takao MORITA, Saitama Medical School, JAPAN

ABSTRACT:

We have developed a prototype multimedia case simulator for medical diagnosis. Now we are trying to make the template for this purpose. The simulator works on a personal computer without any special equipment. The history of the present illness is presented by voice and the physical findings are presented audiovisually according to the learner's request, which may be similar to the actual medical examination. The laboratory findings are also obtained at the learner's request. The learner fills a database with requested information, makes a problem list and constructs an initial diagnostic plan for the patient's most important problem. During the demonstration, several new models of the simulator equipped with more visual information from the physical examination will be shown as part of our project for making a simulator template.

BENEFIT TO PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING SESSION:

Attendees will have a chance to see the simulator. An exchange through discussion of ideas will further clarify the design of the multimedia case simulator for medical diagnosis in a problem-oriented curriculum.

Michio SHIIBASHI

Medical Informatics Center,

Saitama Medical School 38 Morohongo, Moroyama, Saitama 350-0495, JAPAN Phone: +81-492-76-1153

Fax: +81-492-76-1041

Email: mailto:mshiibas@saitama-med.ac.jp

MORITA and OHNO

Office of Medical Education, Saitama Medical School 38 Morohongo, Moroyama, Saitama 350-0495, JAPAN Phone: TAKANO and SUZUKI

+81-492-76-1153

MORITA and OHNO

+81-492-76-1491

Fax: TAKANO and SUZUKI

+81-492-76-1041