title: PRHO views on the usefulness of a pilot ward simulation exercise.
abstract: There are concerns that pre-registration house officers (PRHOs) lack the expertise to initially manage acutely-ill patients. Simulation can support them in this role by providing a safe yet authentic setting. This paper shares PRHOs' views of a ward simulation exercise. The positive feedback has resulted in further development of the exercise to support PRHOs who have given cause for concern in their practice.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Skills Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ker
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hesketh
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Johnston
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*