A description of a representative patient encounter used to provide learning opportunities. The manner in which patient data is related, in the context of existing knowledge, to explain a patient's condition. Involves how data is used to form hypotheses leading to differential diagnoses. Uses deductive logic and analysis. Concept Map A diagram composed of factual information, concepts, ideas and data which is arranged in a sequence to provide a mechanistic explanation of a hypothesis.
Content Refers to the knowledge base in a specific area.
Consists of concepts, principles and fact base which form the information core of an area. Evaluation of content is frequently a written examination. Content Examination A written exam used to evaluate content knowledge. Usually composed of case-based essay, multiple choice or other short answer questions. A faculty member who works with a student small group to enable the group to function as a learning instrument.