Virtual Case Modules

Virtual Case Companion

Developed by Kristin Krumenacker, 3rd year medical student

 Practice clinical reasoning and apply your knowledge from class to interview & examine a patient, interpret labs, and arrive at a diagnosis!

This is a prototype game using interactive fiction to create an engaging virtual case experience for medical students to practice history-taking, physical exam, and lab interpretation skills in a consequence-free environment. As opposed to paper cases or currently available online video-based cases, the cases unfold in response to the player's input, encouraging the player to be thorough in their patient encounter.  All of the information to make a correct diagnosis is in the case; listen carefully to  your patient!

Basic Controls:

• ask (topic) / ask about (topic)
• examine (body part) / examine (labs/images)
• perform (maneuver)
• Other controls are explained in-game using command "read instructions".

Features:

• Feedback on H&P performance (based on how many key details/findings were elicited by player)
• Detailed  explanation at the end of every case
• Sidebar with reference lab values
• More challenging cases are unlocked as you progress, often with the same chief complaint but different final diagnosis to hone learning
• Optional transcription that can be saved for personal use or sent to developer for improvements

Credits:

Game development & case author: Kristin Krumenacker