On role-playing

Role-playing can enhance learning.  Why does it work?

• Authenticity (fidelity) 

• Practice 

• Experiment 

• Feedback 

• Complexity and uncertainty 

• Rehearse 

What can you role-play?

1. GP consultations 

2. Working in teams 

3. Discussions with colleagues 

GP consultations to role-play 

1. Whole consultations - diagnosis, management, interpretation 

2. Agenda setting and initiating the consultation

3. Initial and further exploration including PC, HPC, PMH, DH etc 

   1. Questioning styles - open, closed 

4. Explaining

   1. Diagnosis and differentials 

   2. Investigations 

   3. Drugs 

   4. Referrals 

5. Discussion options and shared decision making 

6. Shared understanding 

7. Ending the consultation including contracting, safety-netting 

8. Consenting 

9. Capacity assessment