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Computer technology is revolutionizing medical training. For instance, surgical training is no longer limited by the number of cadavers available, since computers now provide virtual patients for trainees to cut and paste. Now the same technology is available to the general practitioner. The CyberPatient Simulator presents the clinician with a series of interactive patient simulations. Choose from 5 sample cases in 3 categories: acute care simulator, ACLS megacode simulator or pediatric advanced life support simulator. The clinician is presented with a patient and her complaint, and then proceeds to "save the patient." GPs can choose to get more history, perform a physical, order specific tests or try different treatment options. The system presents a "drug cabinet" and a picture of the patient, as well as text-based information. The site is really a sales pitch to convince doctors to purchase more interactive programs, but the ones available online are fully functional and worth a visit.-[copyright sign] Michael OReilly, [email protected]