title: High stakes assessment using simulation -- an Australian experience.
abstract: The use of simulation for high stakes assessment has been embedded in the New South Wales Medical Practice Act and has been used for high stakes assessment on a number of occasions. Simulation has rarely been used in this manner elsewhere in the world. We outline the use of simulation in particular focussing on its relationship to a performance assessment programme featuring performance focus, peer assessment of standards, an educative, remedial and protective framework, strong legislative support and system awareness.
authors.affiliation: Wentworth Area Health Service, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cregan
authors.forename: Leonie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Watterson
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D009517:New South Wales; D010820:Physicians / Q000592:standards