The Simulated Patient Handbook: a Comprehensive Guide for Facilitators and Simulated Patients

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Content: Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Foreword About the author Acknowledgements Part One: Background 1 So you want to join the world of the simulated patient? 2 Consultation skills training: how important is it? Part Two: Preparation 3 Recruiting simulated patients 4 Training simulated patients 5 Writing scenarios and briefs Part Three: Managing the session 6 Immediate preparation 7 Dynamic groups or group dynamics 8 Communication with your simulated patient 9 The consultation 10 The simulated patient as teacher 11 Managing feedback 12 Any other business! Part Four: Assessment and other uses of simulated patients13 Standardised patients in examinations and recruitment interviews 14 Other simulated patient challenges and new developments Appendix 1: Consultation skills advanced jargon buster Appendix 2: Sample scenario briefs Appendix 3: Resources for role development Appendix 4: A list of mood indicators Appendix 5: Communication skills Appendix 6: Six Hats Exercise -- Edward de Bono Appendix 7: Suggested further reading Index