title: [Computer-assisted teaching in pneumology. Application to the diagnosis of pulmonary opacities].
abstract: Computer assisted teaching in thoracic medicine (E.A.O.) is described for the recognition and diagnosis of pulmonary opacities. Two programmes were used, both designed specially for medical study:--the first programme was for the recognition of shapes for the beginner to read abnormal radiographs (chest opacities), and--a programme to teach the beginner the diagnosis and to formulate a diagnostic strategy (diagnosis of pulmonary opacities). Working areas consisting of an alpha-numeric keyboard with a display screen and a slide projector are at present installed in two CHU hospitals in Paris and are connected by a special telephone line to the central computer C1T12 (in the Faculty of Medicine). Four practicals, lasting about 6 hours and 22 simulated cases lasting 8 hours are provided each with illustrated commentaries for the different stages, covering the overall educational objectives of the medical practitioner. After two years of experimentation the method was given a good reception by the medical students. Full confirmation of the technique as well as an evaluation to compare the method to other forms of teaching are at present under study.
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004501:Education, Medical; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000193:education*
vernacular_title: Enseignement assisté par ordinateur en pneumologie. Application au diagnostic des opacités pulmonaires.