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What is a standardized patient?

A standardized patient is a healthy Person who was carefully recruited and trained to take on the characteristics of a real Patient, thereby allowing the student to learn Diagnostic techniques, history taking, and physical assessment. Moreover, to be evaluated on learned skills in a Simulated Clinical Environment.

Studies have proven that utilizing Standardized patients has led to increased learning outcomes and the quality of care.

The SP role can be included in:

1.     History Taking.

2.     Physical Examination.

3.     Advanced Physical Examination.​