title: A simulated patient-physician encounter using a talking computer.
abstract: Computer-based clinical simulations provide a means for evaluating the information-gathering and patient-management competencies of physicians. The need for expensive computer terminals has restricted physician use of these simulations. This computer-based program permits physicians to complete computer-based encounters using a standard touch-tone telephone.
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003201:Computers; D010361:Patients; D010820:Physicians; D013689:Telephone