A simulated patient-physician encounter using a talking computer

R. B. Friedman, R. S. Newsom, S. M. Entine, S. Cheung and J. V. Schultz

Computer-based clinical simulations provide a means for evaluating the information-gathering and patient-management competencies of physicians. The need for expensive computer terminals has restricted physician use of these simulations. This computer-based program permits physicians to complete computer-based encounters using a standard touch-tone telephone.