Demand is high for standardized patients
http://dervishcom.blogspot.com/2011/10/demand-is-high-for-standardized.html
Ted Bell knew his portrayal of a depressed, elderly patient was convincing when the medical student who was examining him broke down in tears. Her instructors had to call a timeout because his flat monotone and unkempt appearance reminded her too much of her father, who had similar symptoms.
Sad personas are part of Bell's new career. He plays the part of a patient. It's a big change for the retired civil engineer who spent more than three decades managing construction projects for the Army Corps of Engineers. Emotion was hardly part of the job description.
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