title: Real problems: a layered approach to constructing a patient simulation.
abstract: We propose and have implemented a program, called "Real Problems", for the authoring of simulated patient encounters. This program uses a layered database approach to separate the unchanging sections of the program from the more patient-specific sections, so as to increase the speed of authoring. The user's interest is maintained through the use of graphics, sound and extensive feedback.
authors: Stanford University School of Medicine, California.
authors: E J
authors: EJ
authors: Perper
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Felciano
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Dev
mesh_terms: D003196:Computer Graphics; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004501:Education, Medical; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012984:Software; D013337:Students, Medical; D014584:User-Computer Interface