Computer-assisted learning in morbid anatomy. A stimulation of autopsy procedures and death certification.
This article describes the objectives, design and performance of a computer program which provides a textual simulation of autopsies. The benefits of using this program to teach medical students about the procedures of autopsy diagnosis is discussed. This form of computer-assisted learning is also useful in introducing medical students to correct death certification: a neglected area of medical education.
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Department of Pathology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.
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D001344:Autopsy / Q000379:methods*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003644:Death Certificates; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D008838:Microcomputers; D010336:Pathology / Q000193:education*; D012985:Software Design; D006113:United Kingdom