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A Pilot Test of an AI Voice-Driven Simulation With Feedback for Medical Students to Practice Discussing Diagnostic Mammogram Results With Patients


Effective communication when delivering sensitive results or bad news to patients is necessary for medical professionals, warranting greater attention in medical education. The opportunity to practice communication skills with human standardized patients has limitations, including not being readily available, prompting researchers to develop virtual patients (VPs) to supplement training with a focus on routine tasks. This study capitalized on artificial intelligence (AI) advances to develop a VP for more complex dialogs where learners practice discussing uncertain screening results with patients.

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