The patient's voice in a problem-based learning case.
OBJECTIVE
Problem-based learning (PBL) relies upon trigger material, often a paper case, to stimulate self-directed enquiry and group discussion. We describe the process of writing a PBL case based upon a patient's narrative account of her experiences of psychiatric illness, and the possible benefits of that collaboration for the patient, as well as for student learning.


CONCLUSIONS
Real patients are under-utilized in teaching, as are their narratives, and both are believed to be resources worthy of further attention.
Chur-Hansen
Anna
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia. anna.churhansen@adelaide.edu.au
Koopowitz
Les
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D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003479:Curriculum; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D033262:Narration; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D012803:Sick Role; D014956:Writing