Diagnostic recognition of facial changes associated with chronic conditions: use of an e-learning tool to enhance medical student education

Danielle McKenna; Caroline Wilkinson; Jean Ker

doi:10.3109/17453054.2010.481991

Diagnostic recognition of facial changes associated with chronic conditions: use of an e-learning tool to enhance medical student education

Danielle McKenna
, Caroline Wilkinson
, Jean Ker

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Facial characteristics serve as reliable indicators of numerous diseases, and their recognition can assist junior medical students in making an accurate diagnosis. At present, however, there is little data to support the incorporation of physiognomy in medical education. This pilot study involved the design, implementation and evaluation of e-learning tutorials as a means of teaching students to appreciate how careful observation of facial characteristics can enhance diagnosis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	55-62
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine
Volume	33
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/17453054.2010.481991
Publication status	Published - Jun 2010

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Diagnostic recognition of facial changes associated with chronic conditions: use of an e-learning tool to enhance medical student education

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