Revolutionizing Medical Training: The Role of Model Patients in Surgical Education

The model patient is a computer-controlled plastic dummy used to train surgeons, nurses, and anesthetists in vital medical procedures. It simulates human responses and can be configured to display different characteristics, allowing medical students to practice various techniques at an earlier stage in their training. Similar to flight simulators for pilots, this innovative technology is revolutionizing the way medical students learn and is being adopted in teaching hospitals worldwide.