Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 22, Issue 2 , Pages 79-84 , April 2009

A Simulated Patient–Based Program for Training Gynecologists in Communication with Adolescent Girls Presenting with Gynecological Problems

  • Yoram Beyth, MD

      Affiliations

    • Israel Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Kfar Sava, Israel
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Y. Beyth, MD, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meir Hospital, Kfar Sava, Israel
    • ,
  • Daniel Hardoff, MD

      Affiliations

    • Israel Center for Medical Simulation (MSR), Kfar Sava, Israel
    • ,
  • Etti Rom, MD

      Affiliations

    • Israel Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Kfar Sava, Israel
    • ,
  • Amitai Ziv, MD

      Affiliations

    • Israel Center for Medical Simulation (MSR), Kfar Sava, Israel

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.11.002

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 22, Issue 2 , Pages 79-84 , April 2009

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