title: Second annual W.R. Ghent lecture on trauma. Abdominal organ injury: diagnosis, treatment and education.
abstract: In this lecture the author reviews aspects of education in the care of traumatized patients, with particular attention to abdominal injuries. He notes the lack of education in this aspect of medical care during the medical school years and the variable quality of trauma care education during residency training. The author outlines an organized approach to the teaching of trauma care, focusing on cognitive, psychomotor and affective education and the establishment of a uniform core curriculum for residents with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Lucas
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004386:Duodenum / Q000293:injuries; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000592:standards*; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries; D010179:Pancreas / Q000293:injuries; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries; D014194:Traumatology / Q000193:education*