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

Authors:

Donna M. D'Alessandro M.D.
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
Creation Date: August 1996
Last Revision Date: December 1997

Table of Contents

For additional general pediatrics resources on the Internet see GeneralPediatrics.com by Donna M. 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 is 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

Survey
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