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has been created between the schools to collaborate on development and imple-
mentation strategies for using this system (Gassert & Sward, 2007). The Academic
Education Solution is a fully functional clinical information system adapted for
educational purposes to support and facilitate the development of informatics
competencies in a realistic fashion.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The adoption and use of simulation technologies presents unique advantages and
disadvantages. Using simulated medical records, as a stand-alone learning tool or
in conjunction with a complete simulation scenario, ...