Practical health care simulations

Abstract

I. Basic Issues 1. History of simulation for education 2. Current status of medical simulation programs 3. Space considerations in establishing a simulation program 4. Human considerations 5. Financial considerations II. Practical applications: 6. Basic sciences (physiology, pharmacology) 7. Physical diagnosis 8. Nursing education 9. Anesthesiology 10. Emergency medicine 11. Surgery 12. Obstetrics and gynecology 13. Pediatrics 14. Family practice 15. Internal medicine 16. Advanced trauma life support 17. Dentistry 18. Conscious sedation 19. Continuing health professional education 20. Allied health 21. Community and legal services 22. What's next in simulation?