"It's Not an Acting Job … Don't Underestimate What a Simulated Patient Does": A Qualitative Study Exploring the Perspectives of Simulated Patients in Health Professions Education.

Introduction: Simulated patients (SPs) are individuals who have learned to realistically portray patient roles in health professional education. Program recommendations are increasing for simulation programs, and as key stakeholders, SPs' perspectives seem underrepresented. The aim of the study was to explore the experiences, perspectives, and practices of SPs to gain insights on topics of importance to SPs and inform program recommendations.

Simulation can offer a sustainable contribution to clinical education in osteopathy.

Background: Clinical education forms a substantial component of health professional education. Increased cohorts in Australian osteopathic education have led to consideration of alternatives to traditional placements to ensure adequate clinical exposure and learning opportunities. Simulated learning offers a new avenue for sustainable clinical education.