Using high-fidelity simulation to design a course for overseas doctors in managing common medical, ethical and legal challenges within the NHS

Abstract

To use high-fidelity simulation to prepare overseas doctors with essential technical and non-technical skills when dealing with common medical, ethical and legal dilemmas. We surveyed doctors who were new to the NHS to identify challenging workplace situations that are often not covered in trust induction or undergraduate training. Overseas doctors at various grades may not always have senior supervision on these initial encounters, putting patient safety and ultimately fitness to practice at risk. Based on these discussions, we identified …