Reflect on a specific communication skill used in healthcare simulation (e.g., SBAR, closed-loop communication, active listening, or debriefing strategies). How does this skill contribute to effective teamwork and patient safety in a simulated healthcare scenario?

[Jon Turvey]

@Meredith In a recent mental health simulation we ran for students assessing a patient’s capacity to refuse treatment, active listening was crucial. Taking time to understand the patient’s perspective, clarifying their reasoning, and reflecting their concerns helped build trust and ensured a thorough, respectful assessment. It also made team communication clearer when agreeing on the next steps. Often I’ve found simulations for communication are around information gathering alone, and not assessment.<div>
</div><div> It’s always a topic we understand in principle but having the communication skills to do well is an extra art. Has anyone else run capacity assessment simulations?</div><div>
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[Kazzie Cazort]

We use the Reflective Feedback Technique (RFT) which is a feedback approach that encourages learners to analyze their own performance through open-ended questioning and guided reflection. Instead of telling the learner what to improve, RFT helps them uncover insights by prompting self-assessment and critical thinking. This creates a collaborative, individualized discussion where feedback is not just given, but discovered.