title: Using simulation in clinical education.
abstract: Patient simulation in all its forms is widely used in clinical education with the key aims of improving learners' competence and confidence, improving patient safety and reducing errors. Understanding its benefits, range of uses and limitations will help clinical teachers improve the learning experience.
authors.affiliation: Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, The General Infirmary at Leeds, Leeds.
authors.forename: Kirsty
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Forrest
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McKimm
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D016544:Patient Simulation; D011364:Professional Practice