Date: 2003
Editors: Ann Downer, MS, EdD and Sue Swindells, MBBS
Source: AETC National Resource Center
This guide was prepared for the AETC National Resource Center by the International AIDS Society-USA with funding from the U.S. Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). Copyright International AIDS Society-USA, 2003.
Please note: These guidelines are originally posted at http://www.aids-etc.org/.


Table of Contents

• Editor Information and Disclosure
  
  
• Introduction
  
  
• The Value of Case Studies
  
  
• Six Steps for Creating an Effective Case Study
  
  • Step 1. Identify the Learners and Write Educational Objectives
  • Step 2. Describe the Patient and Develop Sufficient Case Detail
  • Step 3. Focus the Learner on Discrete Clinical Decision Points
  • Step 4. Present Viable Options at Decision Points
  • Step 5. Analyze Options and Select One Course of Action
  • Step 6. Introduce New Information and Continue to Next Clinical Decision Point
    
    
• Effective Use of an Audience Response System
  • Resources
    
    
• Case Slides