Communication in healthcare patient simulation-Healthcare Communication Training

Example

Asking about the healthcare professional's background, specialty, and experience to tailor the simulation.

Scenario

Before starting a simulation, the facilitator inquires if the participant is a student, doctor, or nurse, and what their specialty is, to customize the case accordingly.

Example

Creating patient cases based on the participant’s practice environment and specialty.

Scenario

Developing a scenario where a pediatric nurse must communicate with a child and their parents about a diabetes diagnosis, focusing on age-appropriate communication and empathetic delivery.

Example

Acting as a patient, responding consistently to the professional's questions and actions.

Scenario

In a role-play, the simulated patient may present symptoms of depression, requiring the clinician to explore these symptoms, understand the patient’s emotional state, and discuss potential treatment options.

Example

Leading the interaction from start to finish, allowing the professional to practice the communication framework.

Scenario

Guiding a medical student through the process of breaking bad news to a simulated patient, providing real-time feedback on their communication approach.

Example

Adjusting the patient's responses based on the professional’s communication, to maintain a realistic interaction.

Scenario

If the healthcare professional shows empathy and understanding, the patient’s demeanor might shift from defensive to cooperative, illustrating the impact of effective communication.

Example

Increasing the complexity of scenarios to challenge the professional’s communication skills.

Scenario

Progressing from straightforward patient histories to more complex cases involving ethical dilemmas or non-compliant patients, challenging the professional to refine their communication strategy.