A scoping review: virtual patients for communication skills in medical undergraduates

Abstract Background Communication is an essential competence for medical students. Virtual patients (VP), computerized educational tools where users take the role of doctor, are increasingly used. Despite the wide range of VP utilization, evidence-based practical guidance on supporting development o...

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Main Authors: Síle Kelly, Erica Smyth, Paul Murphy, Teresa Pawlikowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03474-9