Measuring the Complexity of Clinical Problems.

Hennen, Brian K.

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ERIC Number: EJ301578

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Publication Date: 1984

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Measuring the Complexity of Clinical Problems.

Hennen, Brian K.

Journal of Medical Education, v59 n6 p487-93 Jun 1984

The development and application of a complexity index to 29 clinical problems used in a new graduate curriculum is reported. The index uses five components of problem complexity: symptoms, physical signs and investigations, socioeconomic and behavioral factors, diagnoses, and management plans. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Clinical Experience, Higher Education, Medical Education, Medical Students, Problem Solving

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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