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It outlines general best practices for building eight ABEM case types using provided templates, including candidate task sheets, examiner scripts, case progression cues, debrief components, required materials, and properly cited media in APA format. 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Though there is limited information on how to create each of ABEM’s eight case types, we have drawn from guidelines that exist for simulation case creation.1 This document serves as a guide, along with case templates and scoring rubrics developed by the CORD Education Committee, for practice case creation in the format of the new Certifying Exam.  \nGeneral Best Practices:  \n● Use provided templates to create cases that most closely match ABEM case samples.  \n● List authors as well as original case authors, with their permission, if case was adapted.  \n● Cases should have a complete Candidate Task Sheet with clear case parameters and examiner script.  \n● Include case overview on expected case progression (i.e. , cues to move case forward) .  \n● Include examiner instructions to clarify how to approach the case (i.e. , role-playing [vs. no](vs. no)[ ](vs. no)[role-playing](role-playing))  \n● Include a case debrief citing credible sources (i.e. , pearls/pitfalls of a procedure or work up and management of the illness presented in the case) .  \n● Include a list of materials or personnel needed for the case (i.e. , sim task trainers, procedure supplies, ultrasound machine, volunteers/standardized patients, etc. ) .  \n● Include clear images and videos (or links) with proper resolution for accurate interpretation.  \n● Cases should use a scoring tool/framework with supporting validity evidence when applicable (i.e. , SPIKES framework) .  \n● Cases should include a complete and clear scoring guide with a suggested minimum passing threshold as well as 1-3 automatic failure criteria.  \n● Properly cite images and videos used in cases or acknowledge those who provided images/videos. References for case debrief, images, and/or videos should be in the APA format.  \nCase-Specific Best Practices:  \nClinical Decision Making  \n● Include examiner script with prompts for when to display stimuli to candidates (see template for example) .  \n● List important historical and exam components as well as diagnostic testing, treatments, consultations, and/or actions (i.e. , updating patient/family, obtaining repeat vitals, discharge instructions) that candidates should acquire to assess competency.  \n● Include sample clarifying/follow up questions for the examiner (i.e. , “Can you clarify your [blank] exam?” “When would you consider ordering [blank]?” “Can you interpret [blank]?”) .  \n● List 3-4 acceptable diagnoses for the case’s patient presentation for scoring purposes.  \n● Cases should have one best diagnosis and disposition.  \nPrioritization  \n● Provide overview of case scenario including ED setting, provider coverage, nursing staff, number of patients waiting, and other important information (i.e. , subspecialty coverage or description of mass casualty event) .  \n● On the initial trackboard, include patient age, sex, chief complaint, and vital signs.  \n● On the second trackboard, add a brief triage note and relevant stimuli.  \n● On the third trackboard, provide 2-3 new patients for candidates to triage.  \n● Include 2-3 best historical, exam, and test elements that should be obtained based on initial triage information to assess candidate competency.  \n● Include 1-3 best tasks that should be performed for each triaged patient to assess candidate competency.  \n● Provide best order of triaged patients from most to least ill for examiner reference and scoring.  \nDifficult Conversations  \n● Cases should include an overview of ED course and testing done thus far as well as summary of how the case will progress including possible next steps and disposition after disclosure.  \n● Cases sh","cbCaichSw6W99ihJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaichSw6W99ihJ","pdf",107125,"English","# General Best Practices\n## Case-Specific Best Practices\n### Clinical Decision Making\n### Prioritization\n### Difficult Conversations\n### Managing Conflict\n### Patient-Centered Communications\n### Reassessment/Troubleshooting\n### Procedures\n### Ultrasound","[{\"question\":\"What do the general best practices require for ABEM practice cases?\",\"answer\":\"Use provided templates that match ABEM samples, include a complete Candidate Task Sheet with case parameters and examiner script, provide clear case overview/progression cues, and add debrief content with credible sources. The cases should also include required materials/personnel, properly resolved images/videos with citations in APA format, and scoring tools with validity evidence when applicable.\"},{\"question\":\"How should examiner scripts and candidate tasks be structured?\",\"answer\":\"Include examiner script prompts for when to display stimuli to candidates and list the key historical/exam/testing/treatment elements candidates must acquire to demonstrate competency. Add sample clarifying or follow-up questions for the examiner and define acceptable diagnoses, including one best diagnosis and disposition.\"},{\"question\":\"What special requirements are given for procedures and ultrasound cases?\",\"answer\":\"Selected procedures should follow ABEM’s listed procedures and include a scoring checklist for verbal and procedural components covering indications/risks/benefits, consent, post-procedure care, and procedural performance steps. Ultrasounds should follow ABEM’s listed ultrasound exams and include 2–3 ultrasound clips/images to support accurate interpretation.\"}]","Recommendations for Creation of Practice ABEM Certifying Exam Cases | PDF",1788507081]