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About The Materials Module Format Each module contains a 2-3 part case narrative, handouts, an annotated bibliography, a comprehensive facilitator's (or teacher's) guide specific to the individual case, and evaluation forms. The materials are designed in a manner that allows teaching sessions to be conducted by either faculty or properly prepared trainees. The best way to understand the construction of these cases is to print one, and then use this page to guide you through each section. Case Studies Case summaries and entire cases available for download can be found in the Cases and Topics section. From this page you will be able to view an abstract page directly through your browser. This page includes the case title and topic, a brief description of the content, and the educational goals and objective. To download the complete case module, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. If you do not already have it, you may download it from here, free of charge: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Download Problems? If you encounter any problems please check the Adobe web site for more information and for an alternate download location. There are also mail and email options to get the materials. Case Narrative Most case narratives are divided into three parts. Part I describes how the patient first presented in the primary care setting and prompts a discussion of the differential diagnosis. Part II presents additional information on further history, physical examination and diagnostic tests and prompts a discussion of treatment possibilities. The third part of the case is the Epilogue, designed to give learners a general idea of the patient's outcome.
Handouts Handouts either supply supplemental information to the case narrative (e.g., Growth chart, Denver II screening test, psychological test results), and are distributed during the course of the case discussion; or they summarize key teaching points and are distributed at the end of the teaching session. Specific suggestions on how handouts should be used are included.
References and Annotated Bibliography Each case includes a bibliography. Several citations, usually general reviews or book chapters, are chosen for brief annotation and listed under "Suggested Readings." Where appropriate, the reference page includes contact information for national organizations (e.g., National Down Syndrome Congress) and educational resources on the World Wide Web. Facilitators Guide This section begins with the abstract page, on which is listed the case title, authors and advisors, and topic covered. A one-paragraph abstract gives facilitators an idea of the importance of the case topic, why the case was written and what content will be covered. The goal statement and a list of two to four specific learning objectives for the case follow. Below this are listed themes, key words, Bright Futures key concepts, materials provided, and suggested facilitator preparation. The following pages present a step-by-step guide to teaching the case. Prompts for the facilitator (e.g. Distribute Part II of the case narrative) are indicated by bold-face type. Brief discussions of key teaching points are included after each guide question. This guide is intended for use by facilitators (teachers) and not designed to be handed out to learners (students). Evaluation Forms: Each case module includes two evaluation forms. One is designed to be completed by Facilitators (teachers) and the other to be completed by Learners (students). We greatly appreciate having these completed after each session and then returned to: Center for Pediatric Education
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