Why Admission?

The field of medical simulation exists to train medical professionals in a safe and controlled environment, in which errors do not lead to real patient harm.


Its growing importance is well recognised, and increasing emphasis is being placed on simulation in UK post-graduate medical training.


It is well recognised from non-medical research that multitasking significantly reduces task performance, so it has long been thought that managing greater numbers of patients simultaneously should led to a higher risk of medical error.


Real medical practice is full of distractions, interruptions, and juggling the many demands on your time. There is evidence that these increase the risk of making an error in patient care.

Admission in Short

Ward

With Admission, every shift is different. New patients are generated for each game with randomised characteristics (e.g. age, medical history), and players must work against the clock to diagnose and treat them before they deteriorate.


Playing Admission, you will face time pressure, competing demands for their attention, and diagnostic uncertainty. By simulating these pressures in a safe environment, Admission helps you learn how to manage your time and stay focused throughout your shift. Detailed feedback about your performance will be generated at end of shift, as well as tips for how you can improve.


In short, “Admission” is only a game, but it helps prepare you for life on the ward.


14 Simulated Conditions

Appendicitis
Bacterial Meningitis
Costochondritis
Giant Cell Arteritis
Heart Failure
Migraine
Myocardial Infarction
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyelonephritis
Stroke
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Viral Gastroenteritis
Viral Meningitis

What Clients Says

Some comments from testing at Bournemouth Royal Hospital, Poole Hospital, Salisbury Hospital and Southampton Hospital conducted by consultants and doctors.

“Really liked the graphics, reminiscent of theme hospital. Well presented and enjoyable."

“It gave me insight into how frustrated I can get when I can't work out what it is I need to do.”

“I would use this even now as a consultant.”