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Use of professional patients in teaching pelvic examinations.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  724184     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Learning proper techniques in physical examinations is mandatory for a physician. Although students may examine each other in early training, examination of the female pelvis does not readily conform to this reciprocity. A randomized study was conducted, comparing teaching methods utilizing professional patients or plastic models. Training on a professional patient significantly increased a student's chance of palpating one or both ovaries, reduced the student's anxiety about performing a pelvic examination, and may have improved the student's gentleness. Costs of the professional patient method were minimal. It is recommended that teaching pelvic examinations with the professional patient replace teaching on the plastic model.
Authors:
L H Nelson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  52     ISSN:  0029-7844     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  1978 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1979-02-21     Completed Date:  1979-02-21     Revised Date:  2009-10-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401101     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  630-3     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Female
Gynecology / education*
Humans
Manikins
Pelvis*
Physical Examination*
Teaching / methods*

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