The use of simulated patients in medical education: AMEE Guide No 42

摘要: Medical training has traditionally depended on patient contact. However, changes in healthcare delivery coupled with concerns about lack of objectivity or standardization clinical examinations lead to the introduction 'simulated patient' (SP). SPs are now used widely for teaching and assessment purposes. usually, but not necessarily, lay people who trained portray a specific condition realistic way, sometimes standardized way (where they give consistent presentation which does vary from student student). can be consultation clinical/physical examination skills, simulated environments situ. All play roles have also been successfully feedback evaluate performance. Clearly, given this potential level involvement medical training, it is critical recruit, train use appropriately. We provided detailed overview how do so, both The contents include: monitor assess SP performance, terms validity reliability, impact SP; an methods, staff costs routine expenses required recruiting, administrating bank, finally, we provide some intercultural comparisons, 'snapshot' education across Europe Asia, briefly discuss areas require further research.