Essential simulation in clinical education

The use of patient simulation in all its forms is widespread in clinical education with the key aims of improving learners' competence and confidence, improving patient safety and reducing errors. An understanding of the benefits, range of activities that can be used and limitations of simulation will help clinical teachers improve the student and trainee learning experience. Simulation supports the acquisition of procedural, technical skills through repetitive, deliberate practice with feedback, and also supports the acquisition of non‐technical skills, such as communication, leadership and team working. The evidence base for the former is more extensive and robust than for the latter, which has been identified as an area for further research. Simulation takes place in a range of settings, but is probably most widely used and has had the most measurable impact in surgical settings, led by anaesthetists and surgeons.

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