Educators strive for high levels of realism when designing simulations to facilitate learner’s “buy in” to the simulation and thereby increase effectiveness. Simulated patients (SPs) rely on well written scenarios to guide their portrayal of the patient. Scenarios are often written by clinicians with a focus on clinical accuracy. However, the description of the psychosocial aspects may be influenced by their clinical “lens” and thus may not truly reflect the patient’s perspective. In addition, the multi-faceted agendas of the simulation (e.g. the need to assess knowledge as well as skills in an OSCE) may result in a less authentic portrayal of the patient. This workshop will consider some of these issues and explore strategies for writing with realism and authenticity in mind.
Facilitators:
Dr Tanya Tierney, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Dr Diana Andrea Barron, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Mr Shen Ow, Simulated Patient
Prof Debra Nestel, Monash University, Australia
