Helen York
Supported by Aarthi Ramlaul Anthony Herbland, Toni Meyer and
James Busby
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Clinical decision making is an advanced skill
which develops over time
First year students are often faced with
difficult and complex situations for which
they are unprepared.
Anecdotal evidence from clinical colleagues
raised concerns in first year student’s having
the skills required for dealing with new
situations in clinical practice
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4 scenarios were developed and produced as
short videos
Students were asked to watch the videos and
discuss the issues raised by their content
Students evaluated the process and gave feed
back
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57 students responded to the request for
feedback
53 evaluated positively
4 students enjoyed the videos but did not feel
they would aid their personal learning and
development
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“This was a great opportunity to explore a difficult
situation and discuss with tutors in a safe
environment”
“The videos showed common but difficult patient
interactions that I would struggle with”
“I can now express my concerns dealng with these
decisons in class rather than with patients”
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The videos are a great success
Students have made suggestions for further
video scenarios
Students have also asked for “before and
after” versions of the videos to demonstrate
poor decisons and then the ideal situation.
The videos will continue to be used in
Radiographic practice modules in all 3 years
of the programme to improve critical thinking
and decison making skills.