14 PalliSim network – using simulation to teach skills in palliative and end-of-life care. What have we learnt and what does the future hold?

<h3>Background</h3> Simulation is a powerful tool for healthcare professionals to develop their skills in palliative and end-of-life care (PEOLC). With PEOLC forming a key component of most medical curricula, demand for education and clinical exposure has never been higher. Educationalists must innovate to meet demand. The stakes are high when you only have ‘One Chance to Get It Right’ – simulation may be part of the answer. Across the U.K there are many well-established palliative care simulation programmes, however traditionally widespread sharing of resources and expertise has been limited. <h3>Method(s)</h3> In February 2022, PalliSim Network was created to bridge this gap and provide a platform to promote peer-review and drive educational excellence in palliative care simulation. We have grown through word of mouth, welcoming members from any background, specialty or profession. <h3>Results</h3> We now have 48 members from across the U.K, meeting quarterly to discuss simulation-related dilemmas, showcasing work and sharing new ideas on how to overcome local barriers to success. Our members testify that ‘support from PalliSim network was invaluable in getting our sim programme running’. Members have developed novel simulation programmes to teach PEOLC skills to diverse groups of healthcare professionals. Examples include: palliative care emergencies and procedural skills for palliative medicine registrars, PEOLC for international medical graduates, multi-professional PEOLC hospital-based simulation, undergraduate simulation with in-scenario patient death and in-situ skills-based simulation for hospice nurses. There is growing interest in bringing simulation to the hospice and community setting with members creating new bespoke courses and sharing their expertise through our network. <h3>Conclusion(s)</h3> The future of PEOLC simulation requires collaboration and innovation. The PalliSim Network will continue to champion these. In order for educators to demonstrate the impact of their simulation, a standardised evaluation process is in development by the network, alongside opportunities for national faculty development and training.