A structured literature review on the use of high fidelity patient simulators for teaching in emergency medicine.

Full Abstract

High fidelity simulators are commonly used educational tools, mainly in anaesthesia. This literature review examines the use of simulators for teaching in emergency medicine and covers some of their advantages and disadvantages, and evidence for their use.

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Author information

Author/s: McFetrich, J (J);

Affiliation: Northumbria Healthcare Trust, Stocksfield, Northumberland, UK. jamesmcf(-atsign-)doctors.org.uk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Emergency medicine journal : EMJ (Emerg Med J), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Jul; vol 23 (issue 7) : pp 509-11

Dates: Created 2006/06/23; Completed 2006/12/14;

PMID: 16794089, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Clinical Competence
Education, Medical - methods; standards
Emergency Medicine - education

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