Doctor-patient interaction roleplay

Abstract

This in-class activity engages Medical Sociology students in concepts regarding doctor-patient interaction through roleplay. With one student roleplaying as the doctor and another as the patient, the students roleplay and observe two different doctor-patient scenarios and then consider the potential effectiveness, consequences, and issues connecting to...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Medical Sociology

Resource Type(s):

Class Activity

Class Level(s):

Any Level

Class Size(s):

Medium, Small

Usage Notes

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• This activity is best suited for a small to medium class size where entire class discussion is possible, and the roleplaying scenarios can be easily heard and witnessed.
  
• This activity is best suited for a lesson on delivering healthcare and doctor-patient interaction within a relevant course,...

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Apply doctor-patient interaction concepts to a roleplayed scenario.
2. Critically examine a doctor-patient interaction scenario identifying ineffective and effective components.
3. Explain potential consequences and causes of in(effective) doctor-patient interaction scenarios.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. In-class prompts and discussion enables evaluation of learning goals.
2. End of class “exit ticket” requires students to demonstrate their achievement of the learning goals.