Select Your Practice Scenario

Choose an AI-powered patient avatar to practice your Traditional Chinese Medicine communication skills. Each scenario focuses on different communication challenges and frameworks.

Select an Avatar to Begin

Choose a practice scenario from the Avatar Selection tab to start your session.

Getting Started

Instructions: Select an avatar from the Avatar Selection tab to begin your practice session.

What to Expect: Interactive conversation with AI-powered patient avatars using established communication frameworks.

General Practice Tips:

Speak clearly and maintain a professional tone
Listen actively and respond empathetically
Apply the specific communication framework for each scenario
Take notes on key insights and areas for improvement

📚 Practice Instructions & Assessment Guide

How to Interact with the Avatar

🎯 Before You Start:

Review the patient scenario and communication framework
Prepare your opening questions and approach
Have a notepad ready for key insights

💬 During the Conversation:

Type your responses in the chat interface
Use the provided framework to guide your questions
Be empathetic and maintain professionalism
Ask follow-up questions based on patient responses
Practice active listening by acknowledging patient concerns

🔍 Key Areas to Focus On:

Building rapport and trust
Gathering comprehensive information
Cultural sensitivity and awareness
Clear explanation of TCM concepts
Appropriate referral timing and communication

Assessment Guidelines for Educators

📊 Evaluation Criteria:

Communication Skills (25%)

Professional tone and language
Empathy and active listening
Appropriate questioning techniques

Framework Application (25%)

Proper use of suggested framework
Systematic approach to information gathering
Logical progression of conversation

Cultural Competency (25%)

Cultural sensitivity and awareness
Appropriate adaptation of communication style
Respect for patient beliefs and values

TCM Knowledge (25%)

Accurate explanation of concepts
Appropriate use of terminology
Integration of TCM principles

📝 Suggested Assessment Methods:

Live Observation: Monitor student interactions in real-time
Conversation Review: Analyze chat logs for quality and appropriateness
Self-Reflection: Have students write reflection essays post-session
Peer Review: Students assess each other's performance
Progress Tracking: Compare performance across multiple scenarios

🎯 Learning Objectives by Scenario:

Specific objectives will appear here based on selected avatar scenario.

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Practice Session Area

Your selected avatar will appear here once you choose a scenario.

About TCM Communication Practice

🎯 Purpose & Objectives

This platform provides immersive practice opportunities for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) professionals to develop and refine their communication skills in various clinical scenarios. Using AI-powered patient avatars, practitioners can engage in realistic conversations that mirror real-world challenges.

Clinical Excellence

Practice evidence-based communication frameworks adapted for TCM contexts

Cultural Sensitivity

Navigate diverse cultural perspectives on health and healing

Professional Integration

Collaborate effectively with conventional healthcare providers

Patient-Centered Care

Develop empathetic, individualized communication approaches

📚 Communication Frameworks

Each practice scenario incorporates established communication frameworks adapted for TCM practice:

HEAL Framework: Adapted for TCM clinical interviews focusing on holistic patient assessment
TEACH-BACK Method: Ensuring patient understanding of complex TCM concepts
SPIKES Protocol: Managing difficult conversations about treatment limitations
ISBAR Framework: Professional communication with healthcare colleagues
Cultural Competency Model: Respectful dialogue across cultural differences
Shared Decision-Making: Collaborative treatment planning with patients

🎓 Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of practice sessions, learners will demonstrate improved abilities to:

Conduct comprehensive patient interviews using structured frameworks
Explain complex TCM concepts in accessible, patient-friendly language
Navigate cultural differences and diverse health beliefs respectfully
Handle challenging conversations with empathy and professionalism
Collaborate effectively with conventional healthcare providers
Develop individualized, patient-centered treatment plans

👥 Development Team

Project Lead: Dr. Cissy Li

Team Members: Dr. Ellie Law, Mr. John Della Pietra

Technical Lead: Dr. Simon Wang

Programming Staff: Mr. Kaitai Zhang, Mr. Zian Zheng

Clinical Consultants: TCM Faculty, School of Chinese Medicine

Technical Implementation: AI Communication Lab

Contact: 📧 simonwang@hkbu.edu.hk

🔧 Technical Information

Platform: AI-powered conversational avatars

Compatibility: Modern web browsers with microphone support

Assessment: Real-time feedback and performance reporting

Privacy: GDPR compliant, no personal data storage