PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Peter G. Brindley
AU  - Yaseen M. Arabi
TI  - An introduction to medical simulation
DP  - 2009 Aug 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 991--994
VI  - 30
IP  - 8
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/30/8/991.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/30/8/991.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2009 Aug 01; 30
AB  - While medical simulation is no panacea, it offers numerous potential strategies for comprehensive and practical training, safer patient care, and for those keen to attract and retain staff. It is a technique, rather than just a technology that promotes experiential and reflective learning. It is also a key strategy to teach Crisis Resource Management skills. Simulation can benefit the individual learner, the multidisciplinary team, and the hospital as a whole. It has been described as a key driver of patient safety, and even as the ±patient safety laboratory± of the future. As such is endorsed by many professional societies in many nations. While challenges remain (and are outlined) there are great opportunities for clinicians, administrators, and educators alike.