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The goal of this
project was to develop a standardized, case-based curriculum
that covers important topics in the management of medical
and psychiatric comorbidity, promotes collaboration between
pediatricians and child psychiatrists, optimizes the care
of children and their families, and places minimal demands
on faculty time and other resources.
With support from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 3
case-based educational modules were written, pilot-tested,
and evaluated. Each module consists of a case abstract, statement
of goals and objectives, a facilitator's guide to leading
the discussion, a 3 part case narrative, bibliography and
teaching handouts. The materials are designed in a manner
that allows teaching sessions to be conducted by either faculty
or properly prepared trainees. The best way to understand
the construction of these cases is to print one, and then
use this page to guide you through each section.
Case Studies
Case summaries and complete downloadable case modules
can be found in the Case Topics section. From this page you
will be able to view an abstract page directly through your
browser. The abstract includes the case title and topic, a
brief description of the content, and the educational goals
and objective. The complete case module is also available
via download in PDF format. In order to download the case
module, you must register first. Registration is free. If
you have previously registered with www.pedicases.org, you
may use your username and password to download collaboration
essentials case modules.
Downloading Adobe Acrobat
To download the complete case module, you will
need the Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. If you do
not already have it, you may download it from here, free of
charge:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Facilitators Guide
Each case module begins with a facilitator's section.
This section starts with the abstract page, on which is listed
the case title, authors and advisors, and topic covered. A
one-paragraph abstract gives facilitators an idea of the importance
of the case topic, why the case was written and what content
will be covered. Following this is the goal statement for
the case, and a list of three to four specific learning objectives.
Below this are listed themes, key words, key concepts, materials
provided, and suggested facilitator preparation. Step-by-step
instructions for teaching the case complete the facilitator's
guide. Prompts for the facilitator (e.g. Distribute Part II
of the case narrative) are indicated by bold-face type. Brief
discussions of key teaching points are included after each
guide question. This guide is intended for use by facilitators
(teachers) and not designed to be handed out to learners (students).
Case Narrative
The case narrative is the next section of the module.
The narrative and associated handouts are designed for the
learners (students). Case narratives are divided into three
parts. Part I describes how the patient first presented in
the primary care setting and prompts a discussion of the differential
diagnosis. Part II presents additional information on further
history, physical examination and diagnostic tests and prompts
a discussion of treatment possibilities. The third part of
the case is the Epilogue, designed to give learners a general
idea of the patient's outcome.
Handouts
Handouts supply supplemental information to the
case narrative and/or summarize key teaching points. Specific
suggestions on how handouts should be used are included.
Bibliography
Each case module concludes with a list of references
cited.
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