Case-based simulation empowering pediatric residents to communicate about diagnostic uncertainty.

Maren E. Olson; Emily Borman-Shoap; Karen Mathias; Timothy L. Barnes; Andrew Olson

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Case-based simulation empowering pediatric residents to communicate about diagnostic uncertainty.

January 16, 2019

Olson ME, Borman-Shoap E, Mathias K, et al. Diagnosis (Berl). 2018;5(4):243-248.

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Uncertainty is common in the diagnostic process due to complexity in clinical scenarios. This study describes a simulation-based educational intervention to develop resident skills in discussing clinical uncertainty with patients and families. The results of the program illustrate the strong potential of simulation as a method to enhance communication skills.

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