The assessment and treatment of the acutely ill patient—the role of the patient simulator as a teaching tool in the undergraduate programme

摘要: The assessment and treatment of the acutely ill patient is an essential part role pre-registration house officer, research has demonstrated that management such patients in ward setting often sub-optimal. However, this area which difficult to teach at undergraduate level, particularly without exposing unnecessary risk. A simulator as SimMan could allow these issues be addressed a safe, reproducible controlled environment. protocol for was designed. This then implemented using series three teaching sessions during small groups final year medical students took simulated clinical scenarios on mannequin. questionnaire administered participating before after assess their perceived confidence competence number areas deemed important newly qualified officers. Data from 23 were ...