Mannequin, trained actors help physicians learn to diagnose and communicate brain death

(Loyola University Health System) A Loyola Medicine study has found that two simulation techniques dramatically improved physicians' brain death diagnostic and communications skills. The techniques employ SimMan® 3G, a high-tech patient simulator (mannequin) and actors who simulate family members having a brain-death discussions.

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