Second annual W.R. Ghent lecture on trauma. Abdominal organ injury: diagnosis, treatment and education
Lucas, C.E.
Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien de Chirurgie 33(3): 189-195
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-428X PMID: 2350742 Document Number: 358647
In this lecture the author reviews aspects of education in the care of traumatized patients, with particular attention to abdominal injuries. He notes the lack of education in this aspect of medical care during the medical school years and the variable quality of trauma care education during residency training. The author outlines an organized approach to the teaching of trauma care, focusing on cognitive, psychomotor and affective education and the establishment of a uniform core curriculum for residents with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient care.