Health Care Professionals

Interactive Trauma Trainer

"Interactive Trauma Trainer demonstrated the benefits of game based learning for medical staff posted to a conflict zone. The Royal Centre for Defence Medicine and Human Factors Integration Defence Technology Centre commissioned the prototype."

Game genre:
Simulation

Health topic:
Emergency Response
Health Care and Medicine

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Not Currently Available

Social Tags:
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Defence Technology Centre
Technology
TruSim

Game platform:
Computer

Published Medium:
Game Developer

Target Population:
Health Care Professionals

URL:
http://www.trusim.com/?page=Demonstrations


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Patient Rescue

"Using medical data from leading UK clinicians and automatic generation techniques, Patient Rescue supports health professionals to understand the signs of patient deterioration, use correct assessment protocols and intervene effectively."

Game genre:
Simulation

Health topic:
Emergency Response
Health Care and Medicine

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Not Currently Available

Social Tags:
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Technology
XML

Game platform:
Computer

Target Population:
Health Care Professionals

URL:
http://www.trusim.com/?page=CaseStudy
http://www.trusim.com/?page=Demonstrations


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American Academy of Dermatology

"The American Academy of Dermatology was founded in 1938. It is the largest, most influential and most representative dermatology group in the United States. With a membership of more than 17,000, it represents virtually all practicing dermatologists in the United States, as well as a growing number of international dermatologists."

Social Tags:
American Academy of Dermatology
Dermatologists
Dermatology
Medicine
Technology

Organization type:
Association
Non-Profit

Services:
Courses
Educational Resources
Grants
Professional Development
Publishing
Scholarships

Organization expertise:
Health and Medical

Target Population:
Health Care Professionals

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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American Red Cross

"Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering."

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American Red Cross
Barton
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Clara Barton
International organizations
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Red Cross
Technology

Organization:
American Red Cross

Services:
Emergency Response
Health Care Resources
Humanitarian Efforts
Workshops and Programs

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
Health and Medical
Public Health

Organization type:
Humanitarian Agency
Non-Profit

Events Facts:
Person Career

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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MedStar Health

"MedStar Health is a $4 billion not-for-profit, regional healthcare system with a network of nine hospitals and 20 other health-related businesses across Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region. As the area's largest health system, it is one of the region's largest employers with more than 26,000 associates and 5,300 affiliated physicians, all of whom support MedStar Health's patient-first philosophy that combines care, compassion and clinical excellence with an emphasis on customer service.

Social Tags:
Business
Health
Labor
Law
MedStar Health
Social Issues
Technology
Washington Hospital Center

Calais Document Category:
Business
Health
Labor
Law
Social Issues
Technology

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
Health and Medical

Services:
Health Care Resources
Medical Treatment

Province Or State:
Maryland

Organization type:
Medical Center
Non-Profit

Location:
United States


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US PharmD

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Description: 

"Pharmacy related resources for the consumers, students, pharmacists, and health care professionals. Includes drug information, reliable links, and pharmacy school data."

Health topic:
Health Care and Medicine

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Social Tags:
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Doctor of Pharmacy
Health
Labor
Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Social Issues
Technology

Resource type:
Educational Resource

Target Population:
General Audience

Calais Document Category:
Health
Labor
Social Issues
Technology

URL:
http://www.uspharmd.com

Game platform:
Internet


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Games for Health Europe

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Description: 

"Games for Health Europe is an official licensing partner of Games For Health, has access to a Games For Health community of 6.000 members, 200 companies & 10.000 medical professionals in Europe. We expect 500+ attendees and offer accreditation for medical professionals."

City: 
Amsterdam
Date: 
October 24-25, 2011
Game genre:
Multi-Genre

Health topic:
Disorders and Disabilities
Exercise and Fitness
Food and Nutrition
Health Care and Medicine

Conference type:
Conference

Social Tags:
Business
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Medicine
Technology
XML

Calais Document Category:
Business
Technology

Continent:
Europe

Region:
Europe

Target Population:
Health Care Professionals

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Location:
The Netherlands


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National Museum of Dentistry

"See amazing teeth feats, marvel at George Washington’s choppers (find out if they were ever made of wood), sing along to vintage toothpaste commercials, and discover fascinating exhibitions that encourage good oral health habits and celebrate the heritage and future of dentistry. An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of Dentistry is designated by Congress as the nation’s official museum of the dental profession."

Game genre:
Educational

Social Tags:
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Dentistry
Technology

Services:
Conferences and Exhibitions
Educational Resources

Events Facts:
Contact Details

Organization expertise:
Dental Health

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization type:
Museum

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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Gateway to Health Communication & Social Marketing Practice

"Welcome to CDC's Gateway to Health Communication and Social Marketing Practice! CDC and its partners have many resources available to help build your health communication or social marketing campaigns and programs. Whether you are looking for tips for analyzing and segmenting an audience, choosing appropriate channels and tools, or evaluating the success of your messages or campaigns, it's all here in one place!"

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Communication
Health
Health communication
Health promotion
Marketing
Medicine
Public health
Reproductive health
Social marketing
Technology

Organization expertise:
eHealth
Media and Digital Arts
Public Health

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization type:
Government Agency

Services:
Informational Resources
Marketing/Advertising

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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Kidnetic.com

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Description: 

"Kidnetic.com, the Kidnetic.com Leader’s Guide, and the Kidnetic.com Real-Life Guide for Parents together comprise an integrated educational resource. The Web site is designed for kids aged 9-12 and their families, the Leader’s Guide is a lesson-based curriculum guide for health professionals and educators to use when working with patients and students, and the Parents’ Guide provides quick and easy-to-use information just for parents. All components of Kidnetic.com promote healthy eating and active living in a way that is fun and relevant.”

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness
Food and Nutrition

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Social Tags:
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Document
Education
International Food Information Council
Science
Technology
XML

Target Population:
Children
Pre-Teens

Calais Document Category:
Education
Technology

Resource type:
Educational Resource

URL:
http://www.kidnetic.com

Game platform:
Internet


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