Teaching the Best Possible Medication History

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Morgan McDonald¹  Amanda Salanitro²  Erin Neal³  Kelly Sponsler⁴ 

[1] 1 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine;2 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine;3 Vanderbilt University Medical Center;4 Veteran Health Administration;

关键词: Medication Errors;    Problem-Based Learning;    Medication Reconciliation;    Early Clinical Experience;    Experiential Curriculum;    Small Group Learning;   

DOI  :  10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9850

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Introduction Utilizing didactic and interactive components, as well as a standardized patient (SP) exercise to assess skills, this module aims to provide learners with an introduction to medication errors, taking a medication history, and medication reconciliation. This curriculum is designed to be presented in a group format. Methods The initial didactic session can be presented to a large or small group. The role-play scenarios occur best in groups of three students assigned to roles as provider, patient, and observer. The debriefing session occurs best in groups of eight to 15 students. These activities are then followed by student assignments in clinical settings to both evaluate current clinical process and practice new skills. Those skills may be assessed with the included SP encounter and observation process. Results The authors have had two medical school classes, comprised of approximately 180 students total, complete this curriculum at the time of publication. The standardized case itself has been extremely well-received by the students when used for directly-observed, formative feedback in a low-stakes setting. Discussion The authors have continued this implementation as a practice case for observation and feedback with the students and are developing a second case with the same skills and observer form to be used as part of the physical diagnosis course final exam. As described above, the authors' experience with this curriculum is limited to first-year medical students. However, the materials could be adapted to many types of learners such as nursing students, pharmacy students, more senior medical students, and allied health professionals.

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