Problem formulation by medical students: an observation study
Open Access
- 17 June 2007
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Medical Education
- Vol. 7 (1) , 16
Abstract
Medical problems are often complex and ill-structured. In formulating the problem, one has to discriminate pertinent elements from irrelevant information in order to effectively find a solution. In this observation study, we describe how medical students formulate the problem of a complex case.Keywords
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