The Office of Standardized Patient Education (OSPE) is part of the Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation (CIPES). The primary goal of OSPE is to enhance clinical skill acquisition and ...

Using highly-trained standardized patients, students practice history and physical examinations, communication skills and relationship building. Depending on the discipline, our spaces can flex to be ...

The Saint Louis University School of Medicine Clinical Skills Center (C.S.C.) is proud to collaborate and recruit members of the local community to serve as standardized patients (S.P.'s) in medical ...

A visual representation of the SHRIMPS checklist affixed to OR walls, detailing the critical elements to be communicated during ST handoffs. The introduction of a standardized handoff protocol ...

BEREA, Ohio -- A collaborative effort between the Baldwin Wallace University Nursing Department and the Department of Theatre and Dance is enabling students to use their medical knowledge and ...

Patients value cancer surgeons who provide emotional support, maintain a hopeful attitude, and guide them in managing expectations during cancer care, according to a systematic review on patient ...

“It sounded really terrible. They went from finding five nodules in my lungs to saying there were 10 on each side.” In a research interview, this patient with metastatic lung cancer expressed distress ...

Earlier this month, a newer patient came in to see me for a check-up and discussion about her extremely high cholesterol level. In her late 50s with a family history of early-age heart attack, she was ...

A new study showcases a successful quality improvement program that significantly enhances surgical safety. By implementing a standardized handoff protocol, known as SHRIMPS, the study demonstrates ...