Role-players are used in exam and teaching situations and the students have to respond accordingly
Sue Reid, Role-players & Medical students (years 1,2,3,5)
Professional actors, professional role-players and those from a non-acting background are recruited to be ‘expert’ patients in medical education. The role-players are trained in a variety of role plays. In teaching sessions, students take part in role plays, responding to the situation appropriately. They are watched by other students and academics. Feedback is given to the student from academics and role players. In exam situations, other students do not watch the role play being carried out.
o Essential part of learning communication skills o Tests knowledge o Otherwise students would have no experience of talking to patients o Allows students to explore difficult positions in a safe context
Yes, unreservedly
Roleplaynorth Co-ordinator
Skills and Employability, Assessment and Feedback
Other
School of Medical Education
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Up to 10 students in a group
Other (please specify below)