Can a ward simulation exercise achieve the realism that reflects the complexity of everyday practice junior doctors encounter?

Recent changes in medical education have resulted in an increased focus on patient safety. It is vital that new doctors can recognize and manage acutely-ill patients, as well as work safely and effectively as a member of a multi-professional team. A ward simulation exercise has been developed to pro...

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Published in:Medical teacher 2006-06, Vol.28 (4), p.330-334
Main Authors: Ker, Jean S., Hesketh, E. Anne, Anderson, Fiona, Johnston, David A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Competence
Education, Medical
Hospitals
Humans
Interdisciplinary team work
Interviews as Topic
Manikins
Medical education
Medical schools
Medical students
Patient Care Team
Patient safety
Patients' Rooms
Physicians
Simulation
Surveys and Questionnaires
Teaching - standards
Wards
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Summary:Recent changes in medical education have resulted in an increased focus on patient safety. It is vital that new doctors can recognize and manage acutely-ill patients, as well as work safely and effectively as a member of a multi-professional team. A ward simulation exercise has been developed to provide a safe, but authentic setting to support junior doctors with further practice and feedback. In developing such an exercise realism is important in recreating the complex climate in which the junior doctor has to function as part of the healthcare team in the hospital ward. This paper shares the design methodology of a ward simulation exercise and the views on its authenticity from both the junior doctors and the observers.
ISSN:0142-159X
1466-187X
DOI:10.1080/01421590600627623