Virtual Pediatric Patients: A Digital Storytelling System for Teaching Common Pediatric Problems

Authors:

Donna M. D'Alessandro M.D.
Professor
Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics,
University of Iowa College of Medicine

Tamra E. Takle M2
Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics,
University of Iowa College of Medicine

Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
First Published: August 1996
Last Revised: December 1997

Table of Contents

For a pediatric digital library and learning collaboratory see PediatricEducation.org by Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. and Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.

Dedication
Acknowledgements
Introduction and Educational Objectives
What's New
Disclaimer
Awards, Reviews, and Comments

Available Cases

• Case 1 - A cranky child
• Case 2 - A child with an abdominal mass
• Case 3 - An adolescent with leg pain
• Case 4 - A child with chronic constipation and pica
• Case 5 - A child with vomiting and diarrhea (Note this case was only available to users at the University of Iowa)
• Case 6 - A child with a sore throat
• Case 7 - A child with a fever
• Case 8 - A newborn with vomiting

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