An interesting website provided by Marshall University geared for Physical Therapists called the “Interactive Patient”. The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall designed an online program not only for Physical Therapy students but those working on any degree of medicine.
The tool offers students a chief complaint who then has to interact with the “patient” requesting additional history, performing a physical exam, and reviewing laboratory data and x-rays.
After your diagnosis, the therapist or physician can submit their treatment plan. Feedback may be provided based on your findings.
This can be a great teaching tool even if you’re not in school or it can simply be a ‘fun’ task to try out if you are a well-learned PT or OT.
To find out more, visit: http://medicus.marshall.edu/mainmenu.htm