Evaluation of II B.A.M.S. Student’s Understanding of Signs and Symptoms of Poison by Using Mnemonics as a Teaching Aid
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Teachers across various institutions have come across the student’s confusion over effects of poison. They are not able to remember the specific signs and symptoms of poison. Further it becomes difficult to diagnose and treat the patient with poisoning. Students study various poisons over a period and it becomes difficult to memorise the exact signs and symptoms at the time of examination. They end up with stress and have a fear of it. Medical students are required to retain vast amount of medical knowledge on the path to becoming physicians. Since time immortal men have searched for various incantations, rituals, tricks, gimmicks, artifice and methods to improve their memories. Mnemonics have been shown to be effective in learning new information and later recalling it. Retention and recall is critical for medical students and atrophy of knowledge over time following examination is an established problem in medical education.
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Dr Mrunal Tiwari
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