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Please print and fill out this form and send it to:
Undergraduate Medical Education
James George Education Centre
Cumberland Infirmary
CA2 7HY

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We require patients from both sexes and all age groups who will pretend to be patients so that students can gain experience in dealing with patients in a relaxed and safe atmosphere.

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Wheelchair Access, Disabled Access Toilets

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Named Contact For Volunteer

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A simulated patient is someone who has been trained to portray characteristics to simulate a real patient . They provide students with an opportunity to practice their future doctor-patient interactions.

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Medical Education is constantly evolving with continuous developments in curriculums and teaching methods. To ensure the needs of the new curricula are met , volunteer simulated patients from diverse backgrounds, genders and ages are needed. This will enable students to gain experience with patients in a safe and relaxed environment .

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This will depend on what you are comfortable with and what scenario you are given. Medical students are taught various skills including Communication and Examination skills. Students may take a history, explain procedures, treatments and diseases and may examine simulated patients.

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What sort of role would I be asked to do?

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What sort of role would I be asked to do?

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The roles may vary depending on what the student curriculum specifies. All information will be provided to you in advance.

Common scenarios used are: chest pain, abdominal pain, stroke, diabetic problems

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You will receive training needed to allow you to be a simulated patient.

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If you are interested in getting involved please contact the undergraduate medical education office

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If you are interested in getting involved please contact the undergraduate medical education office

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julie.rutherford@ncic.nhs.uk
01228 414691
01228 414695

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This is variable as it very much depends on the teaching that the students require and how many volunteers we have. During exam times we may require you for half/full days on more than one occasion.

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Unfortunately, there is no payment for this, however, we will reimburse any travel expenses or provide you with transport. We also provide parking permits to park next door to the education centre if you are using your own transport. Refreshments are provided, including breakfast/lunch if you are with us for a half or full day.