Gynecology and Obstetrics is missed named and should be called Genitourinary Disorders. The site is a section within the larger website of the Merck Manual Professional Version. This section covers content relating to the genitourinary system including kidney injury and kidney diseases, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, prostate diseases, male reproductive endocrinology and related disorders, male sexual dysfunction, penile and scrotal disorders, symptoms of genitourinary disorders, and genitourinary tests and procedures. This website is a reference material written for professionals and will be most beneficial to students that have some medical background.
Obstetrics and Gynecology is part of a larger site called Merck Manuals that includes excellent articles for many health-related topics. This particular section will provide users with information about disorders and abnormalities in the female reproductive system. This is a great resource because there are numerous links to detailed and educational articles.
Type of Material:
Reference material
Recommended Uses:
This site could be used to develop a clinical lecture on the genitourinary system. It can be used in the classroom with PowerPoint presentations or independently at home to learn the material. It could be used as a resource for researching a medical topic or project.
Technical Requirements:
A web browser and basic internet connection.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
No specific learning goals were listed at this site. However, an overview for each topic is included and consists of main concepts that the user can expect to learn from the article.
After completing this section, students will be able to:
describe the symptoms of several genitourinary disorders.
describe the examination and or laboratory tests used to diagnose genitourinary disorders.
describe treatment options for several genitourinary disorders.
Target Student Population:
The general public and high school or college students with a focus in health may benefit from this site. Advanced college students or students in medical and health professions.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
There are no prerequisites for this site, although some knowledge of human anatomy will help in understanding what is being discussed. A background in medicine and medical terminology is needed.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The site is accurate and valid.
According to the authors, the site has input from hundreds of medical experts and is reviewed by peer reviewers.
The content is current.
The content is complete and describes many aspects of the genitourinary diseases.
The information is accurate and provides a good basic background about the material.
At the time of this review, content of material is accurate and up-to-date.
The content is well organized for the human systems addressed.
Concerns:
The content is written for professional. Consumers have the option to click on a link to the consumer version and for patient education.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The large collection makes it fun to explore many aspects of the subject matter.
This is a good searchable database.
Material is presented in such a way that it can be used in lecture.
Material builds upon knowledge in multiple ways depending on how users navigate through the site.
Content is presented with clarity and focus.
The sections are well written, but are written to address a professional audience.
The sections are well organized.
The site provides introductions, summaries, and key points for every section.
Concerns:
The content is not interactive.
The site does not appeal to multiple senses.
The site is composed of mainly text.
Objectives are not clearly stated.
This site would benefit from more animations or interactivity.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The site is easy to navigate.
The site is self-contained.
Very easy to navigate to the different major sections of site.
The information is well organized.
No defective links or major bugs were found.
Site is fast and intuitive.
Concerns:
The navigation tool on the left hand side of the screen can be distracting as a learner scrolls down the screen.
There were no concerns about ease of use at the time of this review.
Other Issues and Comments:
There do not appear to be any issues at the time of this review.
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