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Chapter 4.3 - Case-Based Learning

from Section 4 - Formal Teaching

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 October 2022

By
Dr Seri Abraham ,
Professor Subodh Dave  and
Dr Mike Akroyd
Edited by
Patrick Hughes  and
Julie Langan Martin
Patrick Hughes
Affiliation:
NHS Forth Valley
Julie Langan Martin
Affiliation:
University of Glasgow
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Summary

This chapter discusses the role of Case based learning (CBL) in medical education. The CBL process is outlined, and the role of tutor described. CBL in the virtual learning environment is considered before the benefits and limitations of CBL are highlighted. Finally, a number of practical considerations for effective CBL are presented.

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Teaching Psychiatry to Undergraduates , pp. 92 - 96
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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