title: A web-based e-learning programme for training external post-mortem examination in curricular medical education.
abstract: In Germany, the external post-mortem examination is considered a medical duty and may be performed by any licensed physician. Concerning legal medicine as a curricular subject in teaching medical students, the external post-mortem examination is regarded a core area. At the University of Müenster, 15 virtual cases of death have been developed by using the web-based Inmedea Simulator. The programme allows performing all relevant steps in executing a complete external post-mortem examination. A particular importance was attached to the aspect of training users in approaching the subject in a systematic way to interpret significant forensic findings correctly and to comprehend their medico-legal implications. The programme was used for the first time in the academic term of 2010/2011. The overall reception of the programme by the medical students resulted to be positive in a first evaluation.
authors: Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Röntgenstraße 23, Münster, Germany. Andreas.Schmeling@ukmuenster.de
authors: Andreas
authors: A
authors: Schmeling
authors: Manuel
authors: M
authors: Kellinghaus
authors: Jan Carl
authors: JC
authors: Becker
authors: Ronald
authors: R
authors: Schulz
authors: Angelika
authors: A
authors: Schäfer
authors: Heidi
authors: H
authors: Pfeiffer
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003479:Curriculum; D003644:Death Certificates; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000193:education*; D020407:Internet; D010808:Physical Examination; D014584:User-Computer Interface