title: Using case studies to teach clinical problem-solving.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Medical Imaging and Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Dowd
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
mesh_terms: 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