This chapter introduces the potential of simulation in medical education and in doing so
covers four key areas:(i) definitions and classifications (ii) application of educational theories …

This is an exciting time to be involved in simulation, as with an increasing emphasis on
patient safety,(1, 2), simulation is becoming an essential component of most medical …

Introduction Clinical simulation is on the point of having a significant impact on health care
education across professional boundaries and in both the undergraduate and postgraduate …

Simulation offers an important context for clinical education, providing a structured, safe and
supportive environment bridging the classroom and the clinic. Two trends in the simulation …

Simulation is the artificial representation of a real-world process with sufficient fidelity in
order to facilitate learning through immersion, reflection, feedback and practice without the …

Simulation is a method or technique to produce an experience without going through the
real event. There are multiple elements to consider for a simulation programme, and …

Simulation‐based learning (SBL) is regularly integrated into the undergraduate curriculum
of diverse health professions education programmes where students learn diverse clinical …

Simulations for teaching and assessment in the health sciences have become more widely
used as a result of advances in technology; increased emphasis on effectively teaching …

Simulation-based healthcare education has expanded tremendously over the past few
years, as witnessed by the creation and growth of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare …

Simulation‐based training is offered to a wide range of learners—from novices to experts,
representing a variety of healthcare professions, targeting numerous sorts of skills and …