Author/Authors :
Rasasingam, Dara Department of Medicine - Imperial College School of Medicine - Imperial College London - London, UK , Mittal, Aaina Department of Medicine - Imperial College School of Medicine - Imperial College London - London, UK , Ash, Javier Department of Medicine - Imperial College School of Medicine - Imperial College London - London, UK , Gokani, Shyam Department of Medicine - Imperial College School of Medicine - Imperial College London - London, UK , Kerry, Georgina Birmingham Medical School, Birmingham , Zargaran, Alexander Department of Medicine - St. George’s - University of London - London, UK
Abstract :
Medical education follows the clinical drive toward patient-centered care and, therefore, puts strong emphasis on the development of empathy by medical students. It has, however, been found that there is a decline in empathy throughout a student’s education. Students’ participation in role-play as the doctor has been proved to improve patient care in a clinical capacity. Here, it is proposed that patient role-play can enhance patient care holistically, by enhancing key communication skills and student’s empathy.
