MedEthEx Online: a computer-based learning program in medical ethics and communication skills.
BACKGROUND: Bioethics education often focuses on lectures and discussions to set a foundation for ethical decision making. Our goal was to bridge the gap between classroom learning and bedside competence through computer-assisted instruction. This article assesses the efficacy of MedEthEx Online, a...
| Publicado en: | Teaching & Learning in Medicine Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 96 - 105 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Spring2000
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