Using case studies to teach clinical problem-solving.
The case study method is a useful student-centered learning strategy that allows students to solve real-world problems in the safe environment of the classroom. The authors discuss the strengths and limitations of this method and strategies for developing and using case studies in the classroom.
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Division of Medical Imaging and Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
Davidhizar
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D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009737:Nursing Records; D011340:Problem Solving; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods