Date: 2003
Editors: Ann Downer, MS, EdD and Sue Swindells, MBBS
Source: AETC National Resource Center and International AIDS Society-USA
Description: This guide was prepared for the AETC National Resource Center by the International AIDS Society-USA with funding from the U.S. Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). Copyright International AIDS Society-USA, 2003.

Table of Contents

	Editor Information and Disclosure
	Introduction
	The Value of Case Studies
	Six Steps for Creating an Effective Case Study
	Step 1. Identify the Learners and Write Educational Objectives
	Step 2. Describe the Patient and Develop Sufficient Case Detail
	Step 3. Focus the Learner on Discrete Clinical Decision Points
	Step 4. Present Viable Options at Decision Points
	Step 5. Analyze Options and Select One Course of Action
	Step 6. Introduce New Information and Continue to Next Clinical Decision Point
	Effective Use of an Audience Response System
	Resources
	Case Slides