title: Using simulated patients in education about alcohol misuse.
abstract: It is important to educate medical students about alcohol misuse, but this process is hampered by negative attitudes and the unavailability of typical patients. However, simulated patients can describe full longitudinal histories in a characteristically defensive style and can provide direct feedback to student interviewers.
authors: Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. john.eagles@gpct.grampian.scot.nhs.uk
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Eagles
authors: S A
authors: SA
authors: Calder
authors: K S
authors: KS
authors: Nicoll
authors: P D
authors: PD
authors: Sclare
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical; D006801:Humans; D016544:Patient Simulation