Patient Scenarios (Simulated Practice)
Original work: "Educators' guide to multimodal learning and Generative AI" — Tünde Varga-Atkins, Samuel Saunders, et al. (2024/25) — CC BY-NC 4.0
Adapted for UK Nursing Education by: Lincoln Gombedza, RN (LD)
Last Updated: December 2025
One of the most powerful applications of Generative AI in nursing is the ability to create "infinite" simulated patients. This allows students to practice history taking and decision-making in a low-stakes environment.
The "Persona" Method
To make a simulation effective, you must give the AI a rich "backstory" or persona. Instead of just saying "Act as a patient", you give it a name, age, medical history, and emotional state.
Safety & Ethics
- No Real Data: Never imput real patient details to create a "digital twin" on a public model.
- The "Stop" Word: If a simulation becomes distressed or inappropriate, teach students they can type "STOP SIMULATION" to reset the AI.
In This Section
History Taking: Chest Pain
A scenario designed to practice the SOCRATES pain assessment model.
The Deteriorating Patient
A scenario focused on recognizing the signs of sepsis using the NEWS2 framework.