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Instructions to Health Professional

Instructions are given to the Health Professional learner at several points in the SP experience.

Initial Instructions

Initial instructions on taking the SP course are provided

Patient Information

• Instructions on how to access patient information are provided
  • By clicking on an image of the patient, a video or a live introduction is provided by the simulated patient
  • Information from the Patient Scenario is available to the Health Care Provider on mouseover of the image of a chart to simulate a patient "chart"
  • Laboratory tests can be ordered at this time by clicking on a button clearly marked "order labs"
• The learner signifies completion of chart review and patient introduction by clicking on a clearly marked button.

After Completion of Patient Information

• Instructions on how to interview patient, order tests, use the telephone, write prescriptions, use the computer (for prescription monitoring, use forms) are provided
  • The learner types in as rectangular box at the bottom of the screen. As in most online chats, the past conversation is visible above the current conversation.
  • Laboratory tests can also be ordered throughout this time by clicking on a button clearly marked "order labs"
  • A drop down menu of "forms" is available for use and includes screening forms
  • The computer image permits them to look up prescription monitoring information
  • Prescriptions can be written at any time by clicking on the image of a prescription pad
  • This is also the place to include any specific directions we want. For example, for medical students, we might want them to give a list of at least 5 items for the differential diagnosis, and then a workup/management for each one, etc.

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