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Glossary of key terms

Persona, rubric, scenario, group, credit, mode - explained.

A patient library screen used as a practical reference for scenario terminology.
Use this glossary when triaging support wording and teaching notes.

Use this quick glossary to keep language consistent in support calls and teaching notes.

Persona / AI patient

The simulated patient profile and behavioural rules for one scenario.

Scenario

A training case, including persona, briefing, case constraints, and assessment rubric.

Rubric

A structured scoring framework used to generate feedback after reflection.

Group

A named cohort with controlled scenario access and reporting boundaries.

Mode

Interaction channel for practice: chat, audio, or video.

Credit

Usage unit consumed when consultations run.

Keep a shared internal language list when onboarding new faculty to reduce confusion during troubleshooting.

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