Simprac – Teaching system for management of chronic illness
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Simprac is web-based medical case simulation for the diagnosis and management of chronic disease. Users have the opportunity to manage patients in the simulated environment over a series of consultations that vary based on the management plan selected at the end of each consultation. It has been designed with learner reflection as a central goal. This is supported by providing the learner with opportunities to review their progress at each consultation as well as at the end of a case compared to an expert or their own peer group.
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