Welcome to "doc.com" version 3.0 Version 3.0 was installed on February 6th, 2009. This version consists of 41 completed media-rich modules covering all aspects of "healthcare communication skills". NEW additions are that the learning management system now allows the institution administrators to bulk sign-up users and to bulk assign them into learning groups. And administrators of learning groups now can easily assign tasks to their students and assess their performance on Multiple Choice and Short Answer Questions. |
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Main Credits:
Authors and contributors
are credited at their modules:
| Dennis
Novack, MD Drexel University College of Medicine |
Editor and Project Director |
| Bill
Clark, MD Harvard Medical School |
Managing Editor |
| Ron
Saizow, MD University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Tulsa |
Chief Editor |
| Christof
Daetwyler, MD Drexel University College of Medicine |
Project Design, Development, Production, Postproduction, and Implementation |
| George Zeiset, BA Drexel University College of Medicine |
Video Production |
| Arnold Smolen, PhD Drexel University College of Medicine |
Supervision of Learning Management System Development and Implementation |
| Drexel
University Co-op Students |
Implemantation of the Learning Management System |
Chris Pallozola |
Coordination and PR |
The concepts of "doc.com" in a nutshell: This unique resource provides its users with knowledge, skills review, and opportunities for reflection. It also fosters learning about complex communication and relationship challenges. Each of 41 learning modules presents key principles, evidence-based recommendations, and a skills checklist. Authors demonstrate key skills in video encounters with standardized patients and provide video and text commentary on the interview. The interview challenges help learners develop sensitivity to differing communication styles and difficult situations, and the flexibility to respond respectfully and skillfully.
System Requirements : Most Macintosh and Windows Systems. multi-media capable computer, pop-up menus must be enabled, newest version of QuickTime must be installed.
Acknowledgements: This project
was made possible through the generous support of the Arthur Vining Davis
Foundations, and we are very grateful to Program Directors Cheryl Tupper
and Ann O'Keefe and Executive Director Jonathan Howe. Drexel University College of Medicine also contributed
substantial resources to ensure the success of this project. We are indebted
to former Dean Steve Klasko, and Vice Dean for Education Barbara Schindler.
The leaders of the American Academy on Communication in Healthcare have been
generous in sharing their time and wisdom, and we especially thank Beth Lown
and Rob Shochet. We appreciate input from Geoff Gordon and Fred Platt. Their
marvelous handbook, the "Field Guide to the Difficult Patient Interview" was
derived from the same list of competencies developed by AACH faculty. Many
will find this handbook a helpful companion to doc.com.
Finally, the editors acknowledge and thank our wives Janet, Cathey, Mary Jo,
and Maga for their love and forbearance.
Info and Contact: Ms. Chris Pallozola chris@aachonline.org (636) 449 5080