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Table 1 Steps required to conduct an SP exercise

From: Using standardized patients to train telephone counselors for a clinical trial

Step

Resources required

1. Develop the SP case

• Case materials from a local school of medicine or professional accreditation bodies (e.g., AAMC)

• Expert input for adapting or developing a case

2. Identify, select and train SP actors

• List/pool of potential actors

• 2–3 hour training session

• Actor payment (local rates)

3. Conduct the SP encounter

• Scheduled encounters between SPs and trainees

• Audio or video recorder

• Actor payment

• Debriefing session (optional)

4. Rate trainee performance

• Standardized trainee assessment form and anchors

• Actor payment (if SPs will rate trainees)

5. Provide feedback to trainee

• One-on-one or group feedback session with trainees

• Feedback can come from SP and/or supervisor

 

• Actor payment (if SPs will debrief with trainee)

  1. SP = standardized patient.
  2. AAMC = American Association of Medical Colleges.