The "virtual patient" can play out different realistic scenarios of a meeting with a doctor.Technology
The creator of the Virtual Patient, trauma surgeon and orthopedic surgeon Alex Young of Bristol, UK, said the pandemic "has created specific challenges that technology is helpingdecide."" It is no longer safe or practical to keep 30 medics in a room with an actor while honing the clinical skills of trainees."he.
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The program is designed to develop soft skillsmedical students. Usually, in such cases, they resort to the help of actors playing the role of patients. These sessions educate physicians in patient communication: explaining diagnoses and treatment plans, building trust, and dealing with difficult situations.
The technology is used in hospitals andUniversity of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust to ensure safe continuation of studies without the need for in-person study as long as there is a need for social distancing.
Dr. Young, whose company developed the technology, explains, "With our virtual patient technology, we have created a realistic experience that providesDoctors and students will continue to provideIt's safer to learn valuable skills."
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